Labor & Delivery Methods Vocabulary Handout

Kayori is expecting her first child and wants to make sure her wishes are respected during labor and delivery. She decides to create a document outlining her expectations and preferences for the process. What is the definition of this document?

• Lower, circular, narrow end of the uterus

• Written plan created by the pregnant mother to voice expectations and preferences during the labor and delivery process

• Incision made in the abdomen and uterus of a pregnant female used to deliver a fetus

• Tightening and relaxing of the muscles surrounding the uterus during labor

During a prenatal checkup, Giselle's doctor explains that the cervix plays an important role in pregnancy. What is the definition of 'Cervix'?

• Lower, circular, narrow end of the uterus

• Process of opening and expanding the cervix to ten centimeters during labor

• Physician trained in general medicine

• Time when the fetus moves from the uterus through the cervix and into the birth canal during labor

Kylie is scheduled for a medical procedure where an incision will be made in her abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby. What is the definition of this procedure?

• Incision made in the abdomen and uterus of a pregnant female used to deliver a fetus

• Stretching and thinning of the cervix during labor

• Practitioner trained to assist pregnant mothers in childbirth

• Trained birthing companion who provides informational, physical and emotional support to a laboring mother

Devany is in the hospital preparing to give birth. The nurse explains that Devany will experience a certain process involving the muscles around her uterus as labor progresses. What is the definition of 'Contractions'?

• Tightening and relaxing of the muscles surrounding the uterus during labor

• Process of opening and expanding the cervix to ten centimeters during labor

• Medical practitioner specializing in pregnancy and childbirth

• Written plan created by the pregnant mother to voice expectations and preferences during the labor and delivery process

Kimberly is assisting in a childbirth and notices that the head of the fetus becomes and remains visible through the opening of the vagina. What is the definition of this stage, known as 'Crowning'?

• When the head of the fetus becomes and remains visible through the opening of the vagina

• Lower, circular, narrow end of the uterus

• Stretching and thinning of the cervix during labor

• Physician trained in general medicine

Farrah is preparing for the birth of her first child and wants someone by her side who can provide informational, physical, and emotional support throughout labor and delivery, but who is not a medical practitioner. What is the definition of the role Farrah is seeking?

• Trained birthing companion who provides informational, physical and emotional support to a laboring mother throughout the duration of labor and delivery

• Practitioner trained to assist pregnant mothers in childbirth

• Medical practitioner specializing in pregnancy and childbirth

• Time when the fetus moves from the uterus through the cervix and into the birth canal during labor

Xiomara is in labor at the hospital. The doctor explains that they need to monitor the 'dilation' process. What does 'dilation' mean in this context?

• Process of opening and expanding the cervix to ten centimeters during labor

• Stretching and thinning of the cervix during labor

• Incision made in the abdomen and uterus of a pregnant female used to deliver a fetus

• Tightening and relaxing of the muscles surrounding the uterus during labor

Harleigh is in labor at the hospital. The nurse tells her that she is experiencing 'Effacement.' What does this mean?

• Stretching and thinning of the cervix during labor

• Lower, circular, narrow end of the uterus

• Physician trained in general medicine

• Written plan created by the pregnant mother to voice expectations and preferences during the labor and delivery process

Alexa is looking for a doctor who can provide general medical care for his entire family, including routine checkups and treatment for common illnesses. What type of medical professional should Alexa consult?

• Physician trained in general medicine

• Practitioner trained to assist pregnant mothers in childbirth

• Medical practitioner specializing in pregnancy and childbirth

• Trained birthing companion who provides informational, physical and emotional support to a laboring mother

Teresita is pregnant and wants someone trained to assist her during childbirth. Who should she seek help from?

• Practitioner trained to assist pregnant mothers in childbirth

• Physician trained in general medicine

• Medical practitioner specializing in pregnancy and childbirth

• Time when the fetus moves from the uterus through the cervix and into the birth canal during labor