Across
- 6. when baby is bottom or feet first
- 8. when baby is lying sideways
- 10. longest stage, contractions begin to dilate the cervix
- 12. the time after delivery when rest is primary physical need.
- 13. contractions increase in strength and the baby is born!
- 15. refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal
Down
- 1. when baby is head first and faced up
- 2. incision through abdominal & uterine walls for extraction of fetus
- 3. bloody vaginal discharge
- 4. process of the fetus being expelled from the uterus
- 5. regular contractions of the uterus
- 7. thinning of the cervix
- 9. delivered through the vaginal opening
- 11. the amniotic sac, placenta,& umbilical cord are expelled, usually lasts 5-20 minutes or more
- 14. Previa partially or completely covers the cervix