Across
- 2. process of fetus being expelled from uterus
- 4. when baby is laying sideways
- 6. bloody vaginal discharge
- 9. incision through abdominal & uterine walls for extraction of fetus
- 10. The pressure of the growing baby causes the cervix to start to open before the baby is ready to be born
- 11. the amniotic sac, placenta, & umbilical cord are expelled.
- 12. serious blood pressure condition during pregnancy
- 14. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal.
- 15. The regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the birth canal.
Down
- 1. death of fetus after 20 weeks
- 3. a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor.
- 5. Egg implants outside of uterus – usually a fallopian tube
- 7. when the placenta partially or completely covers cervix
- 8. when the baby is feet or bottom first
- 13. birth by vaginal opening