Labor and delivery

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Across
  1. 3. regular contractions of uterus, result in dilation & effacement of cervix
  2. 4. process of fetus being expelled from uterus
  3. 6. A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
  4. 9. canal.
  5. 10. delivered through the vaginal opening
  6. 11. when baby is laying sideways
  7. 12. a person with formal training in childbirth without a nursing degree who delivers infants and provides prenatal and postpartum care
  8. 13. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal.
  9. 14. when baby is bottom or feet first
  10. 15. The extent to which the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth. It is measured in centimeters, with full dilation being 10 centimeters.
Down
  1. 1. The regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the
  2. 2. Mother and baby are closely monitored. There is access to medical technology and skilled professionals in case of an emergency.
  3. 5. contractions increase in strength and the baby is born
  4. 7. Bloody vaginal discharge, comparable to a heavy period is seen. This could last up to six weeks.
  5. 8. medical doctors who specialize in the management of pregnancy, labor and birth