Taboo
Placenta; umbilical cord; amniotic sac; lochia; birth, after; baby
Afterbirth
Where does fertilization take place?
Fallopian Tubes
What guards the baby against jolts, keeps the baby at a constant temperature, and keeps fetus from forming adhesions to the uterine wall.
Amniotic Fluid
Zygote
Which stage of labor may an episiotomy be performed?
Second Stage
cut; cutting; perineum; skin; open; tearing; stitches
Episiotomy
How many phases are in the menstrual cycle?
3
Out of the three stages of labor, which is the longest stage?
1st Stage
A sac of amniotic fluid forms.
Embryo
The energy and effort used to push a baby out of the womb is known as.
Labor
tigthen; abdomen; stomach; pain; labor; braxton-hicks; uterus.
Contractions
What are the three primary steps in conception?
Ovulation, Fertilization, and Implantation
What is the purpose of contractions during the 2nd stage of labor?
Push the baby out
The fertilized egg implants into the endometrium lining.
Zygote
Identify two signs of the beginning stages of labor.
Braxton Hicks; Mucus Plugs; Water breaks; Contractions
centimeters; enlarge; childbirth; birth
Dilation
The temporary condition of being unable to reproduce is called?
Infertility
What is the term called when the baby is being expelled from the uterus?
Delivery
The unborn baby begins to suck its thumb, cough, sneeze, and yawn.
Fetus
Scientific advice about possible inherited birth defects can be given by who?
Genetic Counselor
lifeline; nutrients; placenta; waste; belly button
Umbilical Cord
Explain the travel of sperm until it reached the ovum.
The sperm travels up the vaginal opening, goes through the cervix into the uterus, then decides which fallopian tube to take where it may meet the ovum.
In the afterbirth, name the three things that are included.
Placenta, Umbilical Cord, Amniotic Sac
The baby assumes fetal position.
Fetus
What is an unborn child called at 12 weeks?
Embryo