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Maternity Crossword Puzzle

Jen Konold and Judy Rhymer

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2.fine hair that covers the baby's body; is evident at birth
5.the shaping of the fetal head during birth to fit in the birth canal
6.the neck-like lower part of the uterus that dilates and thins during labor
8.forerunner to breast milk
10.the discharge from the uterus during the 6 week period following delivery
11.rhythmical tighening and relaxation of the uterine muscles that cause changes to occur in the cervix
12.removal of the foreskin of the penis
16.the total number of times a woman has been pregnant during her lifetime
17.upper, rounded portion of the uterus
18.white spots on the baby's nose and cheeks that disappear over time
19.a newborn condition caused by excess bilirubin pigment
20.the sensation of the baby droppping as it descends into the pelvic cavity
Down
1.a rating or scoring given to newborns at birth
3.bluish appearance of the hands and feet first seen in the newborn for the first few hours after delievery
4.a surgical incision of the perineum that enlarges the vaginal opening for delivery
5.first bowel movement
7.a line running from the navil to the pubic hair that darkens during pregnancy caused by hormonal changes
9.a hormone in a womans body that contributes to the start of labor and later stimulates let down response
13.process of uterus returning to its normal size after delivery
14.greasy white material that coats the baby at birth
15.infection of the breast causing breast engorgement

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