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Cryptic Celebrations: Obstetric Lexicon Challenge
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Hormone surge linked to neonatal stress response
  • 2. Obstetric record number representing prior viable births
  • 3. Historic warm compresses for postpartum muscle relief
  • 4. Soft spot guarding a newborn’s cranial sutures
  • 6. Cold treatment sometimes used for infantile conditions
  • 10. Pertaining to pus-forming infections; rare in newborns
  • 11. Technique wrapping newborns to simulate womb security
  • 13. Transmission method for antibodies via breastfeeding
  • 14. Enzyme critical for milk fat digestion in infants
  • 16. Critical assessment of infant feeding attachment
Down
  • 5. Scoring system evaluating newborn vitality
  • 7. Medical specialty cataloging new life’s fragile dawn
  • 8. Surname associated with pioneering baby formula development
  • 9. Perineal incision to ease parturition
  • 12. Fluid encasing a fetus in utero
  • 15. Velcro-like technique to support neonatal positioning
  • 17. Postpartum uterine discharge
  • 18. Specialized care unit, initials omitted for the clue challenge
  • 19. Infantile gastrointestinal distress often nocturnal
  • 20. Tissue lining essential for neonatal immunological defenses

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