Across
- 4. – Hormone that stimulates breast milk production.
- 6. – Technique to feel fetal rebound by tapping the cervix.
- 8. – Premature rupture of membranes; water breaks before labor starts.
- 10. – Approximate normal blood loss during vaginal birth.
- 11. – Noncancerous tumors in the uterus.
- 13. – Ensuring a newborn or patient’s breathing passage is clear.
- 14. – Chemical that kills sperm to prevent pregnancy.
Down
- 1. Interruptus – Withdrawal method of contraception.
- 2. term – Pregnancy that goes beyond 42 weeks.
- 3. – Human chorionic gonadotropin; hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
- 4. – Hormone that maintains pregnancy.
- 5. – Low volume of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.
- 7. – Opening of the cervix.
- 9. – Top portion of the uterus, felt during palpation.
- 12. – Exposure to ionizing rays that can affect fetal development.
- 15. – Number of times a woman has given birth to a viable fetus.