| A | B |
|---|
| cervix | Lower part of the uterus |
| contraction | Tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus |
| fetal monitoring | Watching of an unborn baby's heart rate |
| dilate | Widen or open |
| cord blood | Blood left behind in the umbiilical cord & placenta following birth |
| stem cells | Cells capable of producing all types of blood cells |
| cesarean birth | Delivery of baby through a surgicalo incision in the mother's abdomen |
| incubator | Special enclosed crib where oxygen supply, temperature, and humidity can be controlled |
| induce | To start |
| anestheia | Drugs that cause a loss of feeling |
