Childbirth Vocabulary

2. Change in the baby’s position in which the uterus settles downward and forward, and the baby descends lower into the pelvis.
6. method. Delivery method in which the pregnant woman is trained to use breathing patterns to keep her mind off pain.
8. birth position. Buttocks-first position in which some babies enter the birth canal.
10. First stage of labor during which the cervix opens.
11. Curved instrument that fits around the sides of a baby’s head and is used to help the doctor ease the baby down the birth canal during a contraction.
12. care. Care the mother receives during the six to eight weeks following the birth of her
13. (PPD). Less frequent, but serious form of depression that may occur after giving birth.
15. (PPP). Rare and extremely severe mental illness that may result after giving birth.
16. childbirth. Delivery method in which the pregnant woman learns about the birth process and uses breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce fear and pain.

1. Delivery method in which the mother’s abdomen and uterus are surgically opened and the baby is removed.
3. Technique that uses suction to help the doctor move the baby down the birth canal as the mother pushes.
4. Mild postpartum mood disorder that goes away on its own.
5. Developing a feeling of affection.
7. (CNMs). Nurses who have special training in delivering babies during normal pregnancies.
9. Incision made to widen the birth canal and prevent tearing.
14. Process that moves the baby out of the mother’s body.