Across
- 3. the longest stage of birth
- 6. the thinning of the cervix
- 7. medication used to relieve the pain of labor and delivery
- 8. the first 6 weeks after giving birth to child
- 10. contractions that increase in strength meaning baby is born
- 12. the amniotic sac, placenta and umbilical cord are expelled
- 13. soft spots of baby's head to allow it to push easier
- 15. surgically removing child from the abdomen
Down
- 1. delivered through the vaginal opening
- 2. an option where you have to be more educated to do
- 4. the tightening of the uterus trying to push the baby out
- 5. the end stage of labor
- 9. a place to give birth
- 11. when the baby drops in to place in preparation for delivery
- 14. childbirth using no medication