Koehler LD Notes

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Across
  1. 2. Increases risk of preterm delivery, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing problems
  2. 5. he time after delivery where rest is the mother’s primary physical need.
  3. 10. a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor
  4. 12. Soft spots between the unfused sections of the baby’s skull. These allow the baby’s head to compress slightly during passage through the birth canal
  5. 13. people withOUT this are known as Rh negative, while people WITH this are Rh positive. If a woman who is Rh negative is pregnant with a fetus who is Rh positive, her body will make antibodies against the fetus's blood
  6. 14. when baby is bottom or feet first
Down
  1. 1. Bloody vaginal discharge, comparable to a heavy period is seen. This could last up to six weeks
  2. 3. A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
  3. 4. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal
  4. 6. when baby is laying sideways
  5. 7. This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in percentages
  6. 8. contractions increase in strength and the baby is born
  7. 9. when baby is head first and face up
  8. 11. regular contractions of uterus, result in dilation & effacement of cervix
  9. 15. Mother and baby are closely monitored. There is access to medical technology and skilled professionals in case of an emergency.