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3. open space found on the baby's head where the bones are not yet joined
5. the blood left behind in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth
7. a high calorie, high protein early breast milk
8. thick, white, pasty substance
12. the first month after the baby is born
16. a condition where the new mother may feel very sad, cry a lot, have little energy, and feel overly anxious
17. the lower part of the uterus
19. the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen
20. causes the baby's skin and eyes to look slightly yellow
21. a system of rating the physical condition of a newborn baby

1. the time following the baby's birth
2. professional breast feeding specialist
4. a special enclosed crib where the oxygen supply temperature
6. fine downy hair growing on newborns foreheads, backs, and shoulders
9. watching an unborn baby's heart rate for indications of stress
10. baby remains with the mother in her room during the entire hospital stay
11. a substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells
13. forming emotional ties between parents and the child
14. to widen or open
15. tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus
18. cells capable of producing all types of blood cells