TERMS Flashcards
1
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Beginning of Contractions leading to childbirth.
A
ONSET OF LABOR
2
Q
Muscular tightening of the uterus.
A
CONTRACTIONS
3
Q
Opening of the cervix
A
DILATION
4
Q
Thinning of the cervix
A
EFFACEMENT
5
Q
Baby’s position in the birth canal
A
STATION
6
Q
Birth through the vagina
A
VAGINAL DELIVERY
7
Q
Surgical delivery
A
CESAREAN SECTION (C-SECTION)
8
Q
Incision to widen the vaginal opening
A
EPISIOTOMY
9
Q
Baby’s feet or buttocks first position
A
BREECH PRESENTATION
10
Q
Baby’s head visible during delivery
A
CROWNING
11
Q
Pregnancy duration (40weeks)
A
GESTATION
12
Q
Fluid surrounding the baby
A
AMNIOTIC FLUID
13
Q
Organ providing oxygen and nutrients
A
PLACENTA
14
Q
Connecting cord between baby and placenta
A
UMBILICAL CORD
15
Q
Artificially starting labor
A
INDUCTION
