Vocab Terms CH 5
What is the joining of two germ cells called?
Conception
The third month is in the...
First trimester
What percent of teen pregnancies are unplanned?
75%
What type of birth uses no numbing/pain medication?
Natural Birth
What gets dilated in the first stage of labor?
The cervix
What are Fallopian Tubes?
Fallopian Tubes are two hollow tubes that extend from the right and left sides uterus.
During what trimester can the baby hear sounds?
Second Trimester
Are teen parents at high risk for divorce? Yes or no?
Yes
A C-Section is...
When the mother's uterus and stomach are cut open and the baby is removed.
In the early stages of labor, how long apart are contractions?
15-20 minutes (and last about 30 seconds)
What is the definition of the ovum?
The ovum is the female germ cell. (Often called the egg)
How many months/weeks should the mother carry the baby?
9 months or 40 weeks
Why are financial concerns a problem for teen parents?
They might not have good jobs, and raising a child is very expensive.
What type of birth is done is a bathtub or hospital birthing tub?
Waterbirth
How long does the second stage of labor last?
About 2-3 hours
What is the uterus?
The uterus is the organ where the baby develops.
What trimester are bones formed?
Third trimester
The mortality for babies of teen mothers is high because...
Age, lack of medical care, and bad habits during pregnancy.
How many minutes after birth is the placenta delivered?
Around 5-10 minutes
When is the umbilical cord cut?
Just before the third stage
What is another name for a fertilized egg?
Zygote
During what month is the zygote now called a fetus?
Third month
Why do teen fathers normally leave the baby's life?
Because they lack the education to raise a child and maybe they just really don't want to be a father.
Waht is the name of the cut that can be made to widen the birth canal?
Episiotomy
When does the baby start crowning?
The second stage