Women's Health Crossword

Temporary increase in fetal heart rate that peaks above the baseline of 15 bpm and last 15 bpm
Occur at least every 5 minutes and last 30-60 seconds
False contractions, tighten the uterus, do not cause pain, indicates dehydration
An incision made down the perineum to allow for more room
Delayed onset of 1st menstrual period
Adverse effect of epidural block
Thinning of the cervix
Induction of labor by artificial means
An infection that can occur by eating undercooked meats and by exposure from infected cat feces.
At 20 weeks, the fundus is located at the ________.
The hormone that stimulates milk ejection after birth, stimulations contractions, and keeps the uterus contracted after birth.
Characterized by dilation of the collecting ducts, which becomes distended and filled with cellular debris. This usually occurs as a woman approaches menopause.
Absence of menses for at least 3 cycles (3 months) after an established 6 months of regular cycles
Part of the fallopian tube where fertilization takes place
Hormone that causes the LH surge leading to the ovulatory phase of the ovarian cycle
Without this hormone, pregnancy would not be maintained
Sign of true labor
Fetal movements
Presentation when the fetal buttocks or feet enter the pelvis first
Help cause the cervix to dilate and contractions to occur when pregnant women go into labor
Top of the uterus, used a point of reference for measuring fetal growth
Vaginal discharge during the postpartum period
Initiates milk production when levels of estrogen and progesterone fall (not made during pregnancy)
Used to test for chromosomal abnormalities and fetal defects early in second trimester
A thick, green tar-like substance that lines intestine in baby and released with baby’s first bowel movement