Baby Basics
What’s the average number of diapers a newborn uses per day?
8-12
How many weeks are in a full-term pregnancy?
40 weeks
What is an epidural used for during labor?
Pain relief during childbirth
What is the thick, yellow first milk produced after birth called?
Colostrum
What is the term for feeling overly sweaty or having hot flashes after birth due to hormone changes?
Postpartum night sweats
True or False: Babies are born without kneecaps.
True
What hormone is detected in pregnancy tests?
hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
What is the safest position (for the baby's head) for most vaginal births?
Head down (cephalic position).
How often should newborns usually feed?
Every 2-3 hours
How long does postpartum bleeding last?
around 4-6 weeks
At what age do most babies crawl?
around 6-10 months
During which trimester does a baby’s heart begin to beat?
The first trimester
How many stages of labor are there?
3 stages
What hormone triggers the milk letdown reflex?
Oxytocin
What are the “baby blues”?
Temporary sadness or mood swings after giving birth.
What is the soft spot on a baby’s head called?
The fontanelle.
What is the dark line that can appear on a pregnant belly called?
The linea nigra.
What does it mean when someone says their “water broke”?
Their amniotic sac has ruptured.
What is mastitis?
A painful breast infection caused by clogged ducts or bacteria.
What is diastasis recti?
The separation of abdominal muscles that can occur during or after pregnancy.
What is the reflex that makes a baby grab your finger when you touch their palm?
The palmar grasp reflex
What is the medical term for high blood pressure during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
What is skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth important for? (name 2 reasons)
it helps:
1. regulate the baby's body, heart rate, breathing, promotes bonding
What nutrient in breast milk supports brain development?
Healthy fats, especially DHA.
How long does it usually take the uterus to shrink back to pre-pregnancy size?
About six weeks.