Terms
What is the term for an unborn baby?
Fetus
What is the first step to conception?
sexual intercourse
How long is a woman pregnant for?
9 months
How many cm dilated does the cervix need to be in order for the baby to come out?
10cm (size of a bagel)
What is an alternative to raising the baby?
- adoption
- abortion
What is the amniotic sac?
Contains amniotic fluid for the fetus to float around in
Where does the sperm meet the egg for fertilization?
Fallopian tube
How often does a pregnant woman need to go to the doctor for routine check-ups?
Once a month
What are contractions?
Muscles of the uterus begin flex, preparing to push the baby out
Name one practical benefit of breastfeeding
•Can help lose baby weight
•Saves money
•Do not need extra supplies
•Comes at the right temperature
•Convenience
What is the colostrum?
first milk - rich in nutrients
Where does the fertilized egg burrow itself?
Endometrium: lining of the uterus
What 2 things does the placenta provide for the fetus?
Oxygen & nutrition
When does the baby start breathing through his/her nose and mouth?
When the umbilical cord is cut
Name two physical change that happen to a mother during pregnancy or after giving birth
•Breast growth
•Dark areola
•“glowing” skin
•Discoloration on face: brown/yellow patches
•Linea nigra: black line from belly button down
•Moles and freckles get bigger and darker
•Stretch marks: abdomen, breasts, thighs
•Weight gain
•Nausea, vomiting
•Leg swelling
•Varicose veins
•Hemorrhoids
•Heartburn
•Constipation: drinking water and eating fiber can help
•Back pain
•Sleep loss
•Fatigue
•Frequent urination
What does pre-natal mean?
before birth (during pregnancy)
When does implantation happen?
1 week after fertilization
Name 4 things a woman must avoid during pregnancy
•Fish
•Raw eggs
•Raw meat
•Processed meats: hot dogs, cold cuts
•Soft, unpasteurized cheese: feta, brie, blue cheese, goat cheese
•Unpasteurized milk, juice or cider
•Caffeine
•Artificial sweeteners
•Alcohol
•Drugs
What is delivered a few minutes after the baby?
Placenta (afterbirth)
Name one health benefit of breastfeeding
•Asthma
•Allergies
•Ear infections
•Respiratory illnesses
•Diarrhea
•Childhood leukemia
•Childhood obesity
•Type 2 diabetes
What does the term breech mean?
feet first birth
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than the uterus
What is one thing you'll learn in prenatal classes?
- Pregnancy/delivery
- Basic care for a newborn
Name at least one reason why a woman would need a c-section
•Baby is too large
•Labor does not progress
•Breech (feet first)
•Dangerous for mother: high blood pressure, diabetes
•Dangerous for baby: birth defect, umbilical cord issues
What are 2 mental/emotional changes of a mother?
•Mood swings: hormonal
•Sadness
•Depression
•Overwhelmed
•Anxiety
•Nervous about delivery and parenting
•Fear
•Anger
•Guilt
•Confusion