Childbirth Terms

What do you call the soft spots between the unfused sections of the baby's skull?

• Lochia

• Fontanels

• Station

• Effacement

The opening of the cervix during childbirth is known as...

• Delivery

• Station

• Effacement

• Dilation

The process of the fetus being expelled from the uterus is known as...

• Delivery

• Labor

• Menstration

• Ovulation

The thinning of the cervix in preparation for childbirth is known as...

• Effacement

• Dilation

• Station

• Episiotomy

The regular tightening of the uterus working to prepare the cervix and push the baby down the birth canal is known as...

• Contractions

• Delivery

• Effacement

• Lightening

What does it mean if a pregnant person's "water breaks?"

• They wet their pants

• The amniotic sac has broken

• They need to find a restroom right away

• They are very well hydrated

What is it called when the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen wall and uterus?

• Episiotomy Delivery

• Natural Delivery

• Vaginal Delivery

• Cesarean Delivery

Medication injected into the spinal cord region to relieve pain during labor and delivery is called...

• Epidural

• Nitrous Oxide

• Narcotics

• Episiotomy

Which of the following occurs during the first stage of labor?

• Contractions push the baby out of the uterus

• Contractions dilate the cervix

• Contractions expel the afterbirth

Which of the following occurs during the second stage of labor?

• Contractions push the baby out of the uterus

• Contractions dilate the cervix

• Contractions expel the afterbirth