Koehler LD Notes

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Across
  1. 4. is a surgical incision made on the perineum used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver a baby
  2. 5. contractions increase in strength and the baby is born
  3. 7. the amniotic sac, placenta, & umbilical cord are expelled. usually lasts 5 - 20 minutes or more
  4. 9. The regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the
  5. 10. canal.
  6. 11. fetal death that occurs after 20 weeks
Down
  1. 1. process of fetus being expelled from uterus
  2. 2. incision through abdominal & uterine walls for extraction of
  3. 3. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal.
  4. 5. This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in perce
  5. 6. regular contractions of uterus, result in dilation & effacement of cervix
  6. 8. 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.Mucus plug: a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor.Mucus plug: a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor