Brave New Motherhood

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Across
  1. 3. ____________is a reflex that happens after your baby has been sucking your breast for 1-2 minutes.
  2. 6. A __________ is a highly trained professional who specializes in helping mothers with breastfeeding and pumping.
  3. 9. The __________ is the first lifeline between mother and baby, supplying all of the baby's nutrients in utero.
  4. 10. Newborn babies may _________ up to 20 hours each day in their first week of life.
  5. 11. When pregnant, a woman’s blood volume increases by as much as _______________ percent.
  6. 13. The first six weeks after childbirth is known as _____________________.
  7. 16. Breastfeeding may burn around __________ calories each day.
  8. 17. Breast milk contains __________, which help your baby fight off infection and build immunity.
  9. 18. Your baby’s stomach is the size of a __________ during the first days of life.
Down
  1. 1. A ______________ is a machine that uses gentle suction to draw milk from a breast.
  2. 2. Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth is also known as the
  3. 4. 3-4 weeks of age is a good time to start introducing a
  4. 5. Motherhood is __________.
  5. 7. First milk produced, also known as “liquid gold”
  6. 8. Contrary to popular belief, you can introduce a _____ to your baby and still have a successful breastfeeding relationship.
  7. 12. __________ is an early pregnancy symptom that may cause feelings of illness as a result of rapidly increasing hormones.
  8. 14. When pregnant, your body produces a hormone called ________________ that softens ligaments and relaxes the pelvis to prepare for birth.
  9. 15. It is recommended to __________________ expressed milk in 2-4 ounce increments.