Across
- 2. medication given to relieve pain during labor and delivery
- 4. the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth
- 7. when the baby drops in preparation for delivery
- 9. tong shaped instrument that may be used to help guide the baby
- 10. instrument that attaches to the baby's head and helps guide it
- 12. soft spots between the unfused sections of the babies skull
- 14. regular contractions of uterus, results in dilation
- 15. contractions increase in strength, baby is born
- 16. when the baby's head has passed through the birth canal
- 17. the first six weeks after giving birth
Down
- 1. longest stage, contractions begin to dilate the cervix
- 3. registered nurse with additional training
- 5. process of fetus being expelled from uterus
- 6. when the baby is bottom or feet first
- 8. closely monitored mother and child, access to technology and professionals
- 11. the regular tightening of the uterus working to push the baby down the birthing canal
- 13. well educated birth, recommended for low risk pregnancies