Across
- 2. Increases risk of preterm delivery, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing problems
- 5. he time after delivery where rest is the mother’s primary physical need.
- 10. a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor
- 12. Soft spots between the unfused sections of the baby’s skull. These allow the baby’s head to compress slightly during passage through the birth canal
- 13. people withOUT this are known as Rh negative, while people WITH this are Rh positive. If a woman who is Rh negative is pregnant with a fetus who is Rh positive, her body will make antibodies against the fetus's blood
- 14. when baby is bottom or feet first
Down
- 1. Bloody vaginal discharge, comparable to a heavy period is seen. This could last up to six weeks
- 3. A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
- 4. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal
- 6. when baby is laying sideways
- 7. This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in percentages
- 8. contractions increase in strength and the baby is born
- 9. when baby is head first and face up
- 11. regular contractions of uterus, result in dilation & effacement of cervix
- 15. Mother and baby are closely monitored. There is access to medical technology and skilled professionals in case of an emergency.