anatomy physiology and terminology of maternal care anatomy physiology and terminology of maternal care

Crowning

When the baby’s head can be seen outside the vagina

placenta

During pregnancy, the baby receives oxygen and nutrients from this….

Episiotomy

A cut performed by doctors to make more space for the baby to be delivered

Uterus

A pear shaped organ in which the development of the baby takes place

Umbilical cord

Attaches the baby to the placenta

Perineum

The space between the vulva and the anus

Amniotic sack or water bag

Consist of tough transparent membrane that houses the baby surrounded by fluid during pregnancy

Contraction

The shortening of the Uterine muscle muscles