OB Prep Quiz 2 Crossword

Cramping pain after childbirth caused by alternating relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles.
A disorder in which amniotic fluid with its particulate matter enters the pregnant woman’s circulation, lodging in her lungs.
Development of strong affectional ties as a result of interaction between an infant and a significant other (such as mother, father, sibling, caretaker)
Development of a strong emotional tie of a parent to a newborn.
Encircling the cervix with sutures to prevent recurrent spontaneous abortion caused by early cervical dilation.
Separation of the longitudinal muscles of the abdomen (rectus abdominis) during pregnancy.
Stretching of the cervical os to permit suctioning or scraping of the walls of the uterus. The procedure is performed to obtain samples of endometrial tissue for lab examination, during the postpartum period to remove retained fragments of placenta.
Difficult or painful coitus in women.
Form of hypertension of pregnancy complicated by generalized (grand mal) seizures
Implantation of a fertilized ovum in any area other than the uterus; most commonly the fallopian tube
Infection of the inner lining of the uterus
Inability of the cervix to remain closed long enough during pregnancy for the fetus to reach a maturity sufficient to survive
Reddish or red-brown vaginal discharge that occurs immediately after childbirth; composed mostly of blood.
Pink or brown-tinged vaginal discharge that follows lochia rubra and precedes lochia alba; composed largely of serous exudate, blood, and leukocytes.
White, cream-colored, or light yellow vaginal discharge that follows lochia serosa. Occurs when the amount of blood is decreased and the number of leukocytes is increased.
Infant birth weight above the 90th percentile for gestational age.
Infections of the breast.
Release of milk from the alveoli into the ducts.
A placenta that is abnormally adherent to the uterine muscle.
Temporary, self-limited period of tearfulness experienced by many new mothers beginning the first week after childbirth.
Period of depression with onset during pregnancy or within 4 weeks after childbirth that last at least 2 weeks. It includes depressed mood or loss of interest in almost all activities. It also includes at least four of the following: changes in appetite or weight, sleep, and psychomotor activity; decreased energy; feelings of worthlessness or guilt; difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions; recurrent thoughts of death or suicide; or death or suicide plans or attempts.
A hypertensive disorder of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and proteinuria.
Delayed return of the uterus to its nonpregnant size and consistency.
Drug that inhibits uterine contractions.
Turning of the uterus inside out after birth of the fetus.
Branching of umbilical cord vessels in the amniotic sac rather than inserting into the placenta.