Labor and Birth

2. The thick, pasty substance that protects from over exposure to the amniotic fluid
3. How many labor stages are there?
5. This assessment is used for rating newborn's physical condition
6. When the placenta covers the cervix
8. Labor or birth occuring before 37 weeks.
9. Umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck
11. A small incision to prevent tearing
13. Excessive amniotic fluid
14. Refers to the cervix stretching and expanding
16. Appearance of plant pattern in amniotic fluid
19. Given via IM injection to the mother to help the fetal lungs mature
21. A frequent complaint that can be remedied by over-the-counter stool softeners
23. Too little amniotic fluid
24. The tightening and releasing of the muscles in the uterus is _________.

1. This is one of the causes of preterm labor
4. This is expelled in the last stage of labor
6. High BP and protein in the urine
7. When the placenta detaches from the wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding for the mother
10. If these are premature in a preterm baby, a ventilator might be required
12. What kind of contractions do not cause the changes needed for birth?
15. The cervix is complete when it is dilated to ___ cm
17. The fine hair that grows on the newborn's forehead, back and shoulders
18. After this many weeks, a baby is no longer considered preterm
20. Muscle relaxation that can lead to postpartum bleeding
22. The umbilical cord comes out before the baby and causes a disruption in blood flow to the baby