| A | B |
|---|
| augmentation | artificial stimulation of uterine contractions |
| attitude | the degree of flexion the fetus assumes |
| crowning | the appearance of the presenting part of the fetus at the opening of the vagina |
| engagement | occurs when the presenting part of the fetus has settled into the pelvis at the level of the ischial spines |
| fontanelle | space at the intersection of sutures connecting infant skull bones |
| labor | a series of events by which uterine contractions expel the fetus and placenta from the woman's body |
| power | supplied by the fundus of the uterus and supplemented by abdominal muscles resulting in the expulsion of the fetus |
| fetal bradycardia | heart rate of 90 |
| uterine souffle | sound of blood going through the uterine blood vessels |
| Nitrazine paper | used for assessment of pH to detect ruptured membranes |
| baseline fetal heart rate | fetal heart rate when the uterus is at rest |
| variability | fluctuations in the baseline fetal heart rate |
| pitocin | stimulates uterine muscle producing contractions |
| placenta | fetal structure that provides nourishment and removes waste |
| Footling | a type of breech presentation |
