Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Across
  1. 4. Tools used to help guide the baby out
  2. 5. Neonatal intensive care unit
  3. 6. A medication given to help start or increase contractions
  4. 8. A tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus
  5. 9. A thick, white paste that covers the baby's body to protect against the amniotic fluid
  6. 11. Labor before 37 weeks
  7. 12. The stage of labor when the placenta is delivered
  8. 15. A yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by the liver not being able to process bilirubin
  9. 16. The period after birth to one month
  10. 17. To widen the cervix for birth
  11. 18. An inability to digest lactose in dairy products
  12. 20. After Birth
  13. 23. An Environment for birth usually run by midwives with an affiliation to a hospital
  14. 25. The Process where the baby moves from the uterus to the birth canal
  15. 27. Found in the cord blood, these cells can help cure diseases.
  16. 28. The most painful part of labor, when the cervix is fully dilated and pushing can start
  17. 29. A sudden spike in blood pressure
  18. 31. Scale from 0-10 that helps determine if the baby is in need of medical treatment at birth
  19. 32. Forming close emotional ties
  20. 33. The stage of labor when the baby is born
  21. 34. A doctor who specializes in labor and delivery
  22. 37. The stage that begins labor. Contractions begin and the cervix begins to dilate
  23. 38. A labor coach
Down
  1. 1. A cut in the perineum to help get the baby out
  2. 2. The time during pregnancy
  3. 3. A box that controls temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels for a preemie.
  4. 4. Spaces between the baby's skull
  5. 6. A doctor who specializes in treating children
  6. 7. A condition during pregnancy where the body does not use glucose efficiently
  7. 10. Mild sadness after giving birth
  8. 13. The Actual birth of the baby
  9. 14. Soft, downy hair on the baby's forehead, back and shoulders.
  10. 19. First breast milk high in calories and protein
  11. 20. Severe case of extreme sadness and helplessness after birth. Professional treatment needed
  12. 21. False Labor
  13. 22. Monitoring the fetus for fetal distress
  14. 24. Delivery by a surgical procedure through an incision in the abdomen
  15. 26. An iron deficiency
  16. 30. Usually a woman who is often a certified nurse who specialized in childbirth
  17. 35. A protein in the blood that is either positive or negative
  18. 36. The lower part of the uterus, it must dilate in order for birth