Lillie McCarty

1. a pinkish plug that covers the cervix, is released at the beginning of labor
7. refers to the position of the baby in the birth canal
9. regular contractions of the uterus, result in dilation and effacement of cervix
10. when the baby is laying sideways
11. when the baby is head first face up
13. placenta partially to completely covers cervix
14. the time after delivery where rest is the mother's primary physical need
15. the thinning of the cervix in preparation for childbirth

2. the regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the birth canal
3. delivered through the vaginal opening
4. a surgical incision made on the perineum used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver a baby
5. bloody vaginal discharge comparable to a heavy period. this can last up to 6 weeks
6. process of the fetus being expelled from the uterus
8. egg implants outside of the uterus
12. when baby is bottom or feet first