Delivery room directive Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
2. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
(noun)
1. the act of applying force in order to move something away
2. an electrical switch operated by pressing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIRECTIVE (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
DIRECTIVE (noun)
1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
DELIVERY (noun)
1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger
2. the act of delivering a child

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