Answer: quickening

AnswerCrossword Clue
QUICKENINGStimulating.
quickeningMake or become faster or quicker
quickening(of a fetus) Begin to show signs of life
quickening(of a woman) Reach a stage in pregnancy when movements of the fetus can be felt
quickeningMake (a fire) burn brighter
quickeningStimulate
quickeningGive or restore life to
quickeningSpring to life; become animated
quickeningQUICKEN, to speed up