Start of a Child
What is a cell?
the smallest unit of life that is able to reproduce itself.
What is the cause of Ectopic pregnancy?
blocked fallopian tube
Why is it hard for teen mothers to get a job?
Many teen mothers never complete high school. They lack entry-level skills for a job.
What do you call the change in a baby's position?
Lightening
What does PPMD stand for?
Postpartum mood disorder
What is the Ovum
The female germ cell.
What causes too much amniotic fluid?
Uncontrolled diabetes, multiple pregnancy, incompatible blood types, congenital problems
Do teen parents have a high risk of divorce?
Yes, the divorce rate increases between the first and sixth years of marriage
What is a breech birth position?
Where the baby's feet, legs or buttocks emerge first
What can cause PPMD to become worse?
stressors such as financial changes, social isolation, etc
What is sperm?
The male germ cell
What causes too little amniotic fluid?
Congenital problems, growth problems, death of fetus
Why do teen fathers struggle with self-esteem?
They have less education and more financial problems than other teens
What is a contraction?
is the tightening or shortening of a muscle.
What are baby blues?
irritability, anxious spells sleep and appetite problems.
What is conception?
The joining of the sperm and ovum
What causes placenta previa?
Scarring of the uterine wall from a prior pregnancy, tumors of the uterus
Do babies of mothers 15 or younger have the lowest mortality rate?
No, the rate is much higher than for mothers ages 20-34.
What other position can the baby be in besides the breech position?
The babies head can emerge first
What are the symptoms of postpartum depression?
Restlessness,exhaustion, inability to concentrate, etc
What is a zygote?
It is a single cell formed by the combination of the ovum and sperm
What causes pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Multiple fetuses, teen pregnancy, high blood pressure, kidney disease
Why is being an unmarried father hard on them?
What is the result of lightning?
The mother will be able to breathe easier, it may result in leg cramps and often urinations, however.
What are the symptoms of postpartum psychosis?
Severe mental illness, delusions, see the infant as perfect, desires to kill self or infant.