The process of caring for children and helping them grow and develop is called
Parenting
What is postpartum depression?
Depression that occurs after giving birth
Months to years
Not performing in any sexual activities is called
Abstinence
What are some legal obligations when you become a parent?
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Medical care
Education
Legal help
What are the baby blues?
Feelings of sadness in the first few days after giving birth
Up to 2 weeks
What are some consequences of engaging in sexual activity? Give 5 examples.
Pregnancy
Emotional and social stress
Financial issues
Educational challenges
STD
Regret
What are some ways to learn about parenting?
Classes
Hospitals
Community
Books
Your parents or family members
What are some financial concerns and options after the baby is born?
clothes, healthcare, food, equipment, diapers
less income - mom may not work
babysitter
What’s the difference between a STI and a STD?
STI - infection
STD - disease
What would be considered effective parenting? Give 3 examples.
understanding what is going right and wrong
knowing the difference between encouragement and praise
discipline
What is the optimal age for a woman to get pregnant? Why?
before 17 is very dangerous
after 35 is also very dangerous
What are the six stages of parenting according to Ellen Galinsky?
Image-Making
Nurturing
Authority
Interpretive
Interdependent
Departure
What changes can you expect after you have a baby? Give 4 examples.
Relationship changes (with partner and parents)
Employment changes
Lifestyle changes
Emotional changes
Molluscum Contagiosum is contracted how?
By contact with the lesions