Hormones, Support, and Care

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Across
  1. 2. Hormone that stimulates milk production after birth
  2. 4. Hormone that stimulates contractions and promotes bonding
  3. 6. Hospital room where newborns are cared for
  4. 8. Physical contact that helps regulate infant’s body systems
  5. 11. Father’s role or legal recognition of fatherhood
  6. 13. Practice of infants sleeping close to parents
  7. 14. Medication used to reduce pain during labor or surgery
Down
  1. 1. Period during pregnancy and following childbirth
  2. 3. A support person who provides emotional and physical help during labor
  3. 5. Protection from illness, often supported by breastfeeding
  4. 7. A trained professional who assists with pregnancy and childbirth
  5. 9. Chemical messengers that regulate pregnancy and birth
  6. 10. Emotional bond between infant and caregiver
  7. 12. Practice of keeping newborn in mother’s hospital room
  8. 15. Assistance given by family, partners, or professionals