Count the Kicks
The trimester in which you should start counting kicks.
3rd Trimester
O.B. stands for...
Obstetrician
These are some reasons why prenatal care is important (2)
to be properly educated about pregnancy, reduce the chances of complications, learn milestones, monitor health /weight / nutrition, come up with birth plan
List at list four costs during the pregnancy, labor, and delivery process.
Varies... Doctor appointments, labor and delivery, baby items, child care, rent/mortgage, gas, more nutritious groceries
Name one pro and one con of co-sleeping
varies: close for feeding / bonding but it can be dangerous for SIDS, suffocation, or overlaying.
Name one pro and one con of feeding breastmilk to your baby.
Varies: Pro - contains all the nutrients and antibodies specifically for baby, free. Con - Mom may have to have a strict diet, less body autonomy, can't share feeding task.
The amount of kicks or "movements" you should count each day in one sitting.
10
GYN stands for
Gynecologist
A urine test during pregnancy may check for what (2)?
HCG, glucose or protein, to warn of preeclampsia or to warn of gestational diabetes
Typical weight gain for a pregnant mother.
25-35 pounds
Name one pro and one con of having a stay at home parent.
Varies: Pro - one parent home to do the chores of the household therefore creating less stress on both parents, saves on daycare costs. Con - less income, harder for sah parent to re-enter workforce later
Name one pro and one con of taking your child to a childcare center.
Varies: Pros - almost always open, teachers and center are certified, offer academic and social learning Cons- more germs/get sick more often, can be crowded/noisy causing stress
The percentage of stillbirths that can be prevented by "counting the kicks".
30% (will accept 25-35%)
An obstetrician specializes in this type of care - name at least 2 types.
During pregnancy, with childbirth, and with postpartum. (Answer needs to include at least 2 of these)
Name 2 of the 4 things that are screened for in blood tests during pregnancy.
Anemia, STI's, rubella, Rh factor (gestational diabetes ok)
Define and explain preeclampsia
high blood pressure later in pregnancy. It impacts the arteries carrying blood to the placenta; therefore baby receives less oxygen and fewer nutrients.
Name one pro and one con of having an epidural/drug assisted birth.
varies: Pro - takes away pain however mother is still conscious during the birthing process. Con - Can not move around freely due to numbness. Can slow down birth.
Name one pro and one con of letting baby cry it out.
Varies: Pro - baby learns to self soothe. Parents may get more rest. Promotes independence in baby Con - Baby may not bond to or connect properly to the parent, may learn that nobody is coming to help them
The number of stillbirth babies born each year.
23,500 (will accept 22,000-25,000) or 1 in 169 (will accept 1 in 150 up to 1 in 200)
A gynecologist specializes in what type of care (2)
Reproductive health and the functions and diseases specific to women and girls.
Explain the significance of Rh factor blood types during pregancy.
Checking for the blood antigen Rh- baby and Rh+ mother can cause complications = attacks baby's blood
Anemia is
Low iron in the blood
Name one pro and one con of using a pacifier
Varies: Pro - soothes / calms baby. Con - nipple confusion between breastfeeding, dental issues later
Name one pro and one con of a c-section
Varies: Pro - planned, may be necessary for at risk pregnancies or a complication during birth, less pain during. Con - much longer recovery time as it is considered a full surgery, may not be able to walk, care for baby as much due to recovery, can lead to complications in other pregnancies.