Cultural Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Who are traditionally allowed to be present at birth?
  2. 5. It is important for Native Americans to care for their mind and ___.
  3. 6. Children are birthed directly onto the ___.
  4. 11. Important ceremony (no space).
  5. 12. An animal expecting mothers would avoid eating.
  6. 13. Expecting mothers and fathers will wash their hands and what else daily?
  7. 14. Women remain ___ during labor.
Down
  1. 1. Native Americans sometimes ___ the baby out.
  2. 2. This fish is believed to cause birthmarks.
  3. 3. Women typically ___ the mother with grooming, binding, special nourishing, washing, steaming, and massaging.
  4. 7. Wearing this while pregnant can cause umbilical strangulation.
  5. 8. The one position a women never traditionally takes during childbirth.
  6. 9. Women were encouraged to ___ their babies and nurse them.
  7. 10. The placenta is considered mystical or ___.