Postnatal Crossword

A passageway to the uterus that the fetus is pushed out of. Widens during labor
A procedure where the fetus is delivered by cutting open the uterus
Muscles begin to tighten and push the fetus towards the birth canal
The process of the cervix widening
The process of the cervix stretching and growing thinner
An incision made to the perineum (tissue between vaginal opening and anus). Used to be a part of childbirth but not anymore
Pain relief that goes to the lower body during labor. Decreases sensations but not fully
A moment in labor when the newborn’s head begins to emerge
A lifeline made up of three blood vessels that attaches to the placenta. The mother provides all the baby’s needs from this
An organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. It surrounds the fetus
A prenatal test that gathers the health of the baby using amniotic fluids. Test can tell if the fetus has a genetic disorder
A procedure where sound or other vibrations are used to look inside the body
A waxy, cheese-like substance that covers the baby at birth
Soft hair that covers the body of a newborn
A milky substance that is rich in nutrients. The liquid comes out of mothers breasts during the first few days after childbirth