Pregnancy
Name 3 Early Signs of Pregnancy
Missed Menstrual Cycle
Fatigue
Frequent Urination
Food Cravings
Food Aversions
Morning Sickness
What is Lanugo?
A thin, fine layer of protective hair that covers the fetus' skin at around 4 months of gestation.
What is genetics?
The scientific study of Genes
Why should you not bathe a newborn every day?
Their skin is too sensitive and will dry out.
Adolescents is another word for....
Teenagers
What does conception mean?
The moment the egg cell is fertilized; Day 1 of Pregnancy
When does the Embryo stage begin?
Weeks 3-8
What is genotype?
The complete set of genes within a person's cells.
Why should you support the baby's neck and head when holding?
Their head is the heaviest part of their body
Neck muscles are too weak to support their own heads.
What is the large muscle motor development called?
Gross Motor Development
Where is the egg fertilized?
In the Fallopian tube
When does the embryo's heart begin to beat?
6 Weeks
What is phenotype?
A person's physical appearance
Why is tummy-time important?
Strengthens core and neck muscles
Prevents flat-spot on their heads
What is the small muscle motor development called?
Fine Motor Development
How many months are in each trimester of pregnancy?
3 Months
How many weeks is considered a full term pregnancy?
37 Weeks
What is a Dominant Allele?
The stronger allele for a certain gene. The one that is expressed.
Why should you introduce 1 new food at a time? (Baby food)
To identify food allergies easily.
What are the 5 areas of Development? (Mmm PIES)
Motor
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
What is the age of viability?
24 weeks
When will you feel the baby start to move more? (Which month of pregnancy)
4 months
The baby gets half of their DNA from ____ and _____.
Mom and Dad.
How many diapers does the average baby use in the 1st year of life?
2,500 Diapers
What is Erikson's Stage of Trust vs. Mistrust
Baby's begin to trust their caretakers and environment if their needs are being met consistently.