Conception & Signs of Preg
What is the most common sign of pregnancy?
A missed period
Name one support the amniotic sac provides to baby?
1. Cushions and protects
2. keeps fetus at an even temperature
3. enables fetus to move around freely
How long does the fetal stage last?
Month 3-9 (last 7 months)
What happens during stage 2 of delivery?
The baby is born!
If alcohol is consumed during pregnancy, it may cause:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What are 2 other common signs of pregnancy?
A positive at home test, tender breasts, nausea, fatigue
About how much does mom gain during a pregnancy?
25-35 pounds
How long does the embryonic stage last?
First 2 months
What happens during the 3rd stage of delivery?
placenta is delivered
What can expose baby to nicotine and carbon monoxide?
Smoking
Conception occurs when:
One sperm and one egg unite
What is Lanugo?
The small fine hairs covering the baby's whole body
What is the difference between a miscarriage and a stillbirth?
Miscarriage- before 20 weeks
Stillbirth- after 20 weeks
Name one thing that happens during the first stage of labor
1. contractions begin and intensify
2. dilation up to 10 cm
If something is complicated, at risk, in emergent danger, mom has a bacterial or fungal STI, a planned vaginal birth might turn into a...
Cesarean Section Delivery (C-section) - Surgical Birth Procedure
What is a zygote?
a fertilized egg with 46 chromosomes, the first stage of a baby in the womb
What is the white substance that covers and protects the baby's skin?
Vernix
Name one thing that happens during the 3rd month of pregnancy?
1. bones and muscles start to grow
2. kidneys begin to function and produce urine
3. reproductive organs begin to form
4. fingers and toes are more developed
What is the test performed to check baby's physical condition after birth?
APGAR test
Why could stress be harmful to a baby?
1. causes fatigue to mom/baby
2. less able to fight off sicknesses
3. the stress chemical can harm baby
Identical twins are the result of:
One single egg that has been fertilized and divided into two
What is the role of the placenta?
1. provides fetus with nutrients
2. provides fetus with oxygen
3. removes waste from baby
4. connects umbilical cord to fetus
Name one thing that happens during the 5th month of pregnancy
1. baby can turn over and stretch out, kick
2. nails form
3. vernix covers the baby
4. 8-12 inches
What does the _ _ _ _ _ test stand for? (Or at least, what does it check?)
Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing).
Name something that can be harmful to the baby that isn't mentioned in the above questions
1. radiation
2. certain foods like fish, unpasteurized cheeses, deli meats, raw meats, too much caffeine, raw eggs
3. litter (cat)