Across
- 2. The medical term for high blood pressure during pregnancy, often accompanied by protein in the urine.
- 4. The thinning and shortening of the cervix in preparation for labor.
- 5. A condition where the placenta covers the cervix, potentially blocking vaginal delivery.
- 6. The period before childbirth, extending from the 20th week of gestation to delivery.
- 7. A term describing a woman who has never given birth.
- 9. The loss of consciousness or seizures that can occur in severe cases of preeclampsia.
- 11. A diagnostic procedure where amniotic fluid is sampled using a needle inserted into the uterus.
- 14. Breast milk produced in the initial days after birth, rich in antibodies.
- 16. An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery.
- 18. The period after childbirth during which the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state.
- 19. The first stage of labor where the cervix dilates to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
- 20. The first stool passed by a newborn immediately after birth.
Down
- 1. The discharge of blood, mucus, and uterine tissue after childbirth.
- 3. The measurement of the baby's heartbeats during pregnancy.
- 8. The number of times a woman has given birth to a viable offspring.
- 10. The process of the uterus contracting to help expel the baby during labor.
- 12. Pertaining to the period of pregnancy.
- 13. A type of birth position where the baby is delivered feet or buttocks first instead of the head.
- 15. A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
- 17. The injection of a substance to stimulate labor artificially.