Anatomy of Labor and Delivery
Across
- 4. Fluid – The protective liquid surrounding a baby in the womb.
- 7. – The thinning of the cervix before labor.
- 10. – The position in which the baby is positioned for delivery.
- 11. Cord – The lifeline that connects the baby to the placenta.
- 12. – The top portion of the uterus, measured to track pregnancy progress.
Down
- 1. – When the baby drops lower into the pelvis before birth.
- 2. – The widening of the cervix in preparation for birth.
- 3. Hicks – False labor pains that prepare the uterus for childbirth.
- 5. Plug – A thick secretion that seals the cervix during pregnancy.
- 6. – The organ that provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby.
- 8. – The lower part of the uterus that dilates during labor.
- 9. – The baby's position in relation to the mother's pelvis.