Which Trimester?
Fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness, positive test, missed period.
Anesthetic for pain relief during labor; allows the mother to stay awake and aware of the labor process.
Epidural
Abnormality that occurs during pregnancy and is present at birth.
Birth Defect
How many sperm to fertilize an ovum?
One
Baby shifts to head down position
3rd Trimester
Intermittent contractions or "false" labor
Braxton Hicks
Birth defect caused by alcohol exposure during a pregnancy. Can lead to facial abnormalities and other developmental problems.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
pear-shaped organ in the pelvis that expands as the fetus grows and develops
uterus
The easiest trimester for a pregnant woman.
2nd Trimester, because less nausea and fatigue
If this is wrapped around the baby's neck, it may lead to complications.
Umbilical Cord
Spina bifida can be preventing by
taking folic acid before becoming pregnant.
connection between the fetus and the placenta that passes oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the child
umbilical cord
Baby's kicks start to be felt by mom.
2nd Trimester
TWO signs of true labor
-contractions are regular with increasing frequency (shortened intervals), duration, and intensity-pelvic pressure-contractions do not decrease with rest or changing positions-cervix progressively effaces and dilates-rupture of membranes, loss of mucus plug
Loss of baby before 20 weeks gestation
miscarriage
The process when a mature egg is released from the ovary?
Ovulation
Baby can suck his/her thumb.
2nd Trimester
When the baby's feet or buttocks present down the birth canal first.
Breech Position
More likely to have a high risk pregnancy
existing health conditions. Age (teen or over 35). lifestyle issues (smoking, drug abuse)
organ attached to the endometrium lining that filters and transfers nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
placenta