Parenting Basics
This is the process of evaluating your own qualities and readiness for parenting.
What is self-assessment?
An agreement where each person gives up something.
What is compromise?
The developing baby during the first 8 weeks is called this.
What is an embryo?
Automatic responses to stimulation are called these.
What are reflexes?
Violently shaking a baby can cause this syndrome.
What is shaken baby syndrome?
Positive feelings about yourself are called this.
What is self-esteem?
An agreement everyone accepts.
What is consensus?
This dangerous pregnancy condition can cause seizures.
What is eclampsia?
This scale is used to assess a newborn’s condition after birth.
What is the Apgar Scale?
These diseases spread through sexual contact.
What are sexually transmitted diseases?
One major goal of parenting is to raise children who become these kinds of adults.
What are responsible/productive members of society?
Discussing a problem to reach a solution.
What is negotiation?
This pregnancy occurs outside the uterus and can be life-threatening.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Knowing an object still exists even when unseen is called this.
What is object permanence?
This nutrient provides energy and helps regulate body temperature.
What are fats?
This stage of the family life cycle involves preparing to live independently.
What is the individual stage?
Taking action before problems happen.
What is being proactive?
This prenatal test checks for genetic or chromosomal problems.
What is amniocentesis?
This grasp allows babies to pick up small objects using thumb and finger.
What is the pincer grasp?
This organization supports breastfeeding mothers.
What is La Leche League?
This psychologist created the hierarchy of needs.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
Serving as a trusted guide for someone less experienced.
What is mentoring?
Women over this age are at greater risk for having a child with Down syndrome.
What is 35?
Babies should sleep in this position to reduce SIDS risk.
What is on their back?
This disorder can result from alcohol use during pregnancy.
What are fetal alcohol disorders?