Infant Development
Tips for Few Parents
Pregnancy
Birth
Teen Pregnancy
100
At what age should a baby be able to walk?
12 months
100
True or False It is a safe for a woman who is breast-feeding to go on a diet after birth.
False- restricting calories means restricting engery and nutrients that your baby needs
100
What is a trimester and how many are there?
periods of development 3
100
How far apart are contractions be during early labour?
20-30 minutes
100
Why should teens wait to have children?
-not emotionally stable -not financially stable -increased risk of birth defect -low birth weight -babies born to teen moms are more likely to suffer neglect/ abuse -babies born to teen moms are more likley to have kids as teens
200
What is the babinski?
reflex - sole of foot is stroked baby opens toes
200
What are 4 benefits of breast-feeding?
-cheap -develops bond between mother and child -more nutrients/ healthy for baby -convenient -no washing or sterilizing bottles -helps immune system -has antibodies to protect baby
200
What are 3 signs and symptoms of pregnancy?
-morning sickness -miss your period -back pain -sore breasts
200
What are 2 risk factors for birth defects?
smoking drinking alcohol
200
Ture or False: It is okay to have one drink a day while being pregnant.
False
300
What age is a baby able to SMILE :)
3 months
300
True or False Having a new baby affects the mother and fathers social life.
TRUE!!!!
300
What is an epidural?
needle relieves labour pain
300
Identify and describe the three stages of labour.
Early Labour Pushing Delivery
300
What is low birth weight and why is it dangerous?
development delays high mortality rate inhibited growth and cognitive development chronic diseases later in life
400
What is the term for when a baby grips your finger after being tickled on the palm of the hand?
Palmer Grasp
400
What is folic acid and why should women of child-bearing age consume it?
nutritent aids development of spine and brain (needed in the first few weeks of development) prevents neural tube defects and birth defects
400
What is is postpartum depression and how many women suffer from it (percent)?
severe depression- anger, guilt, sadness, crying 20%
400
What are the short term and long term effects of FAS?
ALL LONG TERM developmental delays, physical malformations, incresed risk of SIDS.
400
Your friend tells you she is pregnant, what advice would you give her about nutrition, exercise, sleep/rest, losing weight, emotions/depression?
increase diet- proper nutrients (carbs, protein, water, minerals, vitamins) increase water intake folic acid do no over exert yourself, don't lift anything heavy 20-25pounds weigh gain is typical baby blues is normal after birth but if it is severe and last for a long period, seek help from a doctor
500
Closing thumb and forefinger
What is the pincer grasp?
500
What is the "baby blues" and what makes it different than postpartum depression?
affects 80% of new mothers short periods - feeling down, stressed, sad not as severe as postpartum and does not last as long
500
Define embryo
Embryo- earliest stage of development (cell division to 8 weeks)
500
What is Lochia?
vaginal discharge after giving birth (4 -6 weeks after childbirth)
500
List the changes teens experience in their life after having a baby.
social- lose many friends emotional physcial financial stress- costly relationship stress- few stay with the father
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