Later, the mother's milk contains
s for specific infections of the child.
It is important for a woman to be able to
e her own breasts.
16.
The placenta is the specific area of exchange between the maternal
d
and the
l
. By this exchange, the fetus gets rid of
materials and
acquires
d,
n, and other needed substances from the mother.
17.
Parturition is the process of c
h.
The initial phase includes s
g of the uterine cervix. At the appropriate
moment, the
c membranes rupture and release the
fluid.
During its passage through the birth canal, the newborn makes two partial
r
s to accommodate the diameters of the relaxed bony pelvis.
In natural childbirth, there are several
xes occurring normally at
appropriate times.
The head of the newborn presents itself in the
m.
After the birth of the newborn, the
a and
cm
s are
delivered.
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