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Across
  1. 2. The extent to which the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth. It is measured in centimeters, with full dilation being 10 centimeters.
  2. 5. when baby is laying sideways
  3. 7. when baby is head first and face up
  4. 10. process of fetus being expelled from uterus
  5. 11. the time after delivery where rest is the mother’s primary physical need.
  6. 12. This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in percentages.
  7. 13. canal.
  8. 14. A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
Down
  1. 1. regular contractions of uterus, result in dilation & effacement of cervix
  2. 3. 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.
  3. 4. Refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal.
  4. 6. Bloody vaginal discharge, comparable to a heavy period is seen. This could last up to six weeks.
  5. 8. when baby is bottom or feet first
  6. 9. The regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the
  7. 15. a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor.