Labor and Delivery Crossword

A surgical cut made on the opening of the vagina to avoid tearing and to aid in the birth process
The placenta covers the cervix; results in cesarean section
A white, cheese-like substance that covers the fetus's skin in the uterus
Areas on the head that are covered by a tough membrane
Washing the diaper area with plain water, changing the infant's diaper frequently, and eliminating soap and neutralizing ammonia on your own diapers are pre-cautions to avoid
When an object touches a baby's cheek and they turn their head towards the side touched, open their mouth and begin to suck is what newborn reflex
State in which the baby becomes very active and may be fussy
Quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
On an APGAR test, a score below a 7 is considered to be
What term describes the response to stimulation
How does a baby communicate that they need something or that something is bothering them?
When the placenta covers the cervix
Before the late 1800s, the most common approach to childbirth was
Anoxia, Asphyxia, Perterm Delivery, and Small-for-Date are examples of ______ in childbirth
Being born 3 or more weeks before the due date
Reflexes that are present at birth and are usually performed in the first week following birth.
the set of genes one inherits
One's observable characteristics and behaviors