Pregnancy & Childbirth
What can cause a birth defect?
Harmful substance mother consumes, disease/infections, x-rays or pollutants, stress
Name two reasons why an infant would be crying.
Hungry, too hot, diaper change, colic, etc.
True or False – Toddlers understand the reasons behind the rules.
False!
Give an example of a challenging situation that can cause stress in a child’s life.
Death of a loved one or pet, divorce, illness, moving, etc.
True or False – Never leave a child alone in the car no matter what age.
True
Why might it be dangerous to an unborn child if the mother is a teenager?
low birth weight, cannot transfer essential nutrients to fetus because they are still growing themselves
Babies with jaundice have this color hue.
Toddler’s will sometimes do this when they don’t get their way.
Throw a tantrum
Name one type of abuse that can happen to children.
Physical, neglect, emotional, sexual
What are 2 choking hazards for children?
Hot dogs, marbles, coins, sticky candy, etc.
What is the local anesthetic called when pain medication is injected in the back of the laboring mother?
Epidural
Why is it important for infants to play?
Facilitates all aspects of development (PIES)
At what age do children begin to learn colors and shapes?
Age 3!
Encouragement is a form of positive or negative reinforcement?
Positive
What are some signs and symptoms of childhood illnesses?
Fever, lack of energy, difficulty breathing, persistent cough, headache
True or False – Having an STD in pregnancy cannot harm the developing baby.
False
True or False - A newborn’s head is usually 1/3 of their total height.
True
Doing this activity with preschoolers can help them learn to differentiate fantasy from reality.
Storytelling, watching movies together, playing pretend, etc!
Why might some parents find it difficult to set limits with their kids?
Feelings of guilt or wanting to avoid a temper tantrum
Children under the age of __ should not sit in a seat where there is an airbag.
12
What is the delivery option called when surgery is performed and the baby is delivered through an incision?
Cesarean section or C-section
What is baby-bottle tooth decay?
BABIES FALL ASLEEP WITH BOTTLE IN MOUTH THEN LIQUID POOLS INTO MOUTH. SUGARS EAT AWAY AT ENAMEL, CAUSING DECAY
This is the ability to hold something between the thumb and first finger.
Pincer Grasp
True or False - The best way to potty train children is to withhold water or food before bed
False
Shaken Baby Syndrome is...
A serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler