Motherhood

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Across
  1. 4. - A mood disorder that can occur after childbirth, characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that interfere with daily functioning and may require treatment.
  2. 6. - The act of feeding a baby breast milk from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrition and immune protection.
  3. 7. - A combination of cosmetic procedures, such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, typically performed to restore a woman's pre-pregnancy body after childbirth.
  4. 9. - Feelings of guilt or inadequacy experienced by mothers, often stemming from perceived shortcomings or failure to meet societal or personal expectations of motherhood.
  5. 10. - Time off from work granted to parents, typically mothers and fathers, following the birth or adoption of a child to care for and bond with their new baby.
  6. 11. - The negative impact on a woman's career and earning potential that can result from becoming a mother, including discrimination, lower wages, and limited career advancement opportunities.
  7. 12. - Feelings of sadness, mood swings, and tearfulness that commonly occur in the days and weeks following childbirth, typically resolving on their own without treatment.
  8. 15. - A rare but serious mental health condition that can occur after childbirth, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, requiring immediate medical attention.
  9. 16. - A parenting approach focused on building a strong emotional bond and attachment between parent and child through practices such as co-sleeping, babywearing, and responsive caregiving.
  10. 17. - A mother who balances paid employment outside the home with caregiving responsibilities for her children, often facing challenges related to work-life balance and childcare.
  11. 18. - A mother who chooses to forgo paid employment outside the home to focus on caring for her children and managing household responsibilities.
  12. 19. - The care and supervision of children, typically provided by parents, family members, or childcare professionals while parents are working or unavailable.
Down
  1. 1. - The period of time following childbirth, typically lasting several weeks to several months, during which a mother recovers from childbirth and adjusts to her new role as a parent.
  2. 2. - A supportive community of mothers who come together to share experiences, advice, and resources related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
  3. 3. - The emotional attachment and connection between a mother and her child, often strengthened through physical contact, eye contact, and nurturing behaviors.
  4. 5. - A natural, intuitive feeling of love, protection, and care towards one's child, often present in mothers.
  5. 8. - Time off from work granted to a mother following the birth of a child to recover from childbirth and care for her newborn baby.
  6. 13. - A psychological theory that emphasizes the importance of secure attachment between parent and child in promoting healthy emotional and social development.
  7. 14. - A supportive network of friends, family members, or fellow mothers who provide encouragement, advice, and solidarity to one another in the journey of motherhood.
  8. 15. - Intense feelings of worry, fear, and anxiety that can occur after childbirth, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as racing heart, sweating, and trembling.