| MATERNITY | Obstetric study? Degree takes a long time, though not at first |
| AGELESS | Little Leslie was inside a long time, though still looking young (7) |
| METHOUGHT | The speaker concluded in time, though tired |
| ENCOUNTER | Meet people, though not at first, at bar (9) |
| UMBILICAL | Relating to an obstetric cord (9) |
| LULLABIES | Gentle songs calm small kids, though not at first (9) |
| EMBRASURE | An opening for Gunners supporters, outwardly shy - though not at first! (9) |
| UPHOLSTER | Cover is wonderful, though not at first including composer |
| EAVESDROP | Try to hear what happens in autumn, though not at first |
| KEEPFIT | Exercise time, though taking a quick look over one's shoulder? (4-3) |
| PROM | Concert starting on time, though part's cancelled |
| BACTERIOLOGISTS | Goal is obstetric treatment; they study minute organisms (15) |
| DOULA | A woman, often without formal obstetric training, who proves help during labour |
| TOA | ? degree |
| TOONE | ? degree or another |
| NTH | The ? degree |
| HOSPITAL | An institution for the medical, surgical, obstetric or psychiatric care and treatment of patients (8) |
| DEEPSEATED | Run back, getting angry, though not at first at an intense level (4-6) |
| ARMED | Having a heater raised the temperature, though not at first (5) |
| LEAD | Film's star to support a cause, though not at first |
