Across
- 4. (5 letters, 5 letters) A line of heightened pigmentation frequently observed on the abdominal region during pregnancy.
- 7. (4 letters, 5 letters) Temporary emotional state characterised by mood swings, low mood, or weepiness experienced by some mothers shortly after giving birth.
- 8. (9 letters, 10 letters) Affects 10% of women within a year of giving birth. Features include low mood, anxiety, fatigue and negative thoughts.
- 12. (7 letters, 9 letters) Increased […] due to several factors including increased blood volume, hCG and progesterone causing increased renal blood flow, and increased pressure on the bladder.
- 13. (7 letters, 5 letters) […] Contractions. Sporadic uterine muscle contractions which may feel like menstrual cramps.
Down
- 1. (6 letters, 5 letters) Small vascular lesions which appear on the surface of the skin. Formed by a central, ascending vessel surrounded by finer radiating vessels.
- 2. Due to progesterone, oestrogen and relaxin causing relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter.
- 3. Due to progesterone decreasing gut motility.
- 5. Heightened feelings of worry, fear, or unease often related to concerns about the health of the baby, childbirth, or parenthood. Occurs commonly in the 1st trimester.
- 6. (5 letters, 10 letters) Stuffy nose
- 9. Feeling of sickness which often begins 1 month after pregnancy starts.
- 10. (6 letters, 4 letters) Increased body mass.
- 11. Brown patches that can appear on the skin, usually on the face. Usually occurs in 2nd or 3rd trimester.