Pregnancy & Birth

3. The surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
5. High frequency sound waves used to create images.
6. Medical care given during pregnancy.
9. Diabetes in a pregnant woman. Develops later in pregnancy and may cause the fetus to grow too large. Discovered via Glucose Testing.
11. Developing baby from start of 3rd month (9th week) until birth.
13. Process of attachment of fertilized egg into the uterine wall.
14. United egg & sperm.
18. Bag of waters. Sac developed in pregnancy inside the uterus containing amniotic fluid. Protects embryo/fetus.
19. One of the 3 periods that divides a pregnancy.
20. The blastocyst implants in the fallopian tube or somewhere else in the abdomen. The embryo cannot develop normally and may put the mother's life at risk. Surgery is necessary.
21. Three stages of labor.

1. Develops after 25 days. Ropelike structure. Lifeline from placenta to growing fetus. Carry nutrients/remove waste.
2. High blood pressure during pregnancy that prevents the fetus from receiving the necessary oxygen. Usually treated with bed rest.
4. Oxygen, nutrients, blood from mother. Dangerous substances as well. Connected to the umbilical cord. Afterbirth.
6. Delivery of the baby before the 37th week. The earlier the birth, the greater the chance of problems. 23 weeks and older have been known to survive.
7. Strong uterine contractions cause the cervix to dilate and efface (soften).
8. Occurs in the fallopian tube. Begins to undergo cell division.
10. The death of an embryo or fetus in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Usually occurs in the first trimester.
12. Head fully emerges and shoulders rotate, baby is born.
15. Early stage of development. After implantation begins until end of week 8.
16. Placenta is delivered.
17. A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth. Also a gynecologist.