Koehler LD notes

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Across
  1. 2. or mucus plug a pinkish plug that covers the cervix is released at the beginning of labor
  2. 3. case emergency
  3. 6. mother and baby are closely monitored there is access to medical technology
  4. 9. the amniotic sac, placenta, & umbilical cord are expelled. usually lasts 5 - 20 minutes or more
  5. 12. delivered through the vaginal opening
  6. 13. soft spots between unfused sections of the babys skull these allow the babys head to compress slightly during passage through
Down
  1. 1. the regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the birt
  2. 4. is a surgical incision made on the perineum used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver a baby
  3. 5. delivery process of fetus being expelled from uterus
  4. 7. skilled
  5. 8. this refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and expressed in precentages
  6. 10. canal
  7. 11. The extent to which the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth. It is measured in centimeters, with full dilation being 10 centimeters