Childbirth

4. The first stage of labor in which the cervix is opening to 10 cm.
6. The type of delivery in which a physician makes an incision in the woman's abdomen and surgically removes the newborn; sometimes referred to as a C-section.
9. Type of childbirth experience that includes extended family members and/or siblings of the baby (include hyphen).
12. The pains that a mother feels as her cervix dilates. Measuring these in the pattern 4-1-1 can indicate it is real labor.

1. The process of attachment between a parent and baby that begins immediately after birth with skin to skin contact; some argue this begins during pregnancy.
2. Second stage of labor focused on the baby exiting the womb.
3. Method of delivery that focuses on breathing and natural relaxation techniques to aid the mom in delivery.
5. Method of delivery that focuses on a calm environment for the newborn (low lights, music, skin to skin contact and a warm bath).
7. The third stage of labor in which the placenta is delivered and inspected only lasting about 5-15 minutes.
8. A sign of labor in which the baby moves lower into the mother's pelvis to prepare for birth.
10. The test given to the infant immediately after delivery that test for color, heartrate, reflexes, muscle tone, and respiration.
11. Period of time after delivery when the mother is recovering for 6 weeks; Watch out for the "baby blues" or more serious depression during this period of time.