pregnancy
how many trimesters are in pregnancy
3
what is an epidural
an injection in your back to stop you feeling pain in part of your body
How often should a newborn should be fed
8 to 12 feedings a day
when do infants typically start to roll over
between 4 and 6 months of age
what are common developmental milestones for a 2 year old
strong movement skills, language abilities, and begin to show more complex cognitive and social-emotional behaviors
what is the placenta
an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy
Whats the apgar score
1-10
how many hours do newborns typically sleep per day
between 14 and 17 hours
when do infants start to sit up on there own
between 6 and 8 months of age
how can someone handle temper tantrums
prioritize staying calm, validating the child's emotions, and implementing consistent strategies
how many weeks is a pregnancy
37-40 weeks
what happens during contraptions
the muscles of the uterus rhythmically tighten and relax
whats the umbilical cord stump
the remaining part of the umbilical cord after it's clamped and cut off after birth
when do infants start teething
between 4 and 7 months of age
what can encourage a toddler's language development
create a language-rich environment, engage in frequent conversations
between what weeks is the anatomy is determined
18 and 22 weeks
Whats the average length of labor for a first time mom
12 to 18 hours
what are common newborn reflexes
rooting reflex, sucking reflex, Moro reflex (startle reflex), tonic neck reflex, grasping reflex, Babinski reflex, and stepping reflex
what are signs that infant is ready to eat solid food
good head and neck control, the ability to sit with minimal support, a loss of the tongue thrust reflex (where they push food out of their mouth), and an interest in food
how much physical activity should toddlers get each day
at least 3 hours
what is a lotus birth
a birthing practice where the umbilical cord is not cut after the baby is born
what does it mean when the moms water breaks
a sign that labor is coming
what are some signs that a newborns might be sick
fever, difficulty breathing, changes in feeding behavior, unusual skin color, or decreased alertness
how can infants develop motor skills
through a combination of supervised tummy time, interactive play, and opportunities to explore their environment
what are some strategy's for toilet training a toddler
a consistent approach involving routine, communication, and positive reinforcement