Birth

2. The condition of carrying a developing baby inside the womb.
3. A developing baby in the later stages of pregnancy, from the 9th week until birth.
5. To hold something firmly, using your hands or another part of your body. To follow or monitor the progress or path of something, like tracking a package or the movements of a person.
7. The process of childbirth, when the muscles of the uterus contract to help deliver the baby.
8. To eat or drink something; also used to describe using up resources or energy.
11. Bending your knees and lowering your body so that your thighs are close to your lower legs, often as a position for resting or in childbirth.
14. A period of three months, often used to divide pregnancy into three stages: the first, second, and third trimester.
16. An effort or try at doing something, especially when it may not be successful.
17. To make something larger, greater, or more in amount, degree, or size. A statement or description that makes something clear or easy to understand. The physical or mental energy put into doing something, often requiring hard work or concentration.

1. The monthly process in women where the lining of the uterus sheds, leading to bleeding, which typically lasts from three to seven days.
4. To talk in a meaningless or unclear way, especially when babies make sounds before they learn to speak words.
6. An organ that forms during pregnancy in the uterus, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products.
9. The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods stop permanently, marking the end of her ability to conceive, usually occurring between ages 45 and 55.
10. The muscular organ in a woman’s body where a baby grows during pregnancy; located in the lower abdomen.
12. A hormone primarily produced in the ovaries that is important for the development of female reproductive tissues and the regulation of the menstrual cycle.
13. Refers to the time period or care that happens before the birth of a baby, typically referring to healthcare and check-ups during pregnancy.
15. Moving back and forth or side to side in a smooth, rhythmic motion, often used to calm babies or young children.