SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
This is the most commonly missed sign that prompts women to take a pregnancy test.
Missed menstrual period
How many weeks does a typical pregnancy last?
40 weeks
This is the term for when the baby's head becomes visible during delivery.
Crowning
This imaging test uses sound waves to view the developing fetus.
Ultrasound
This birthing option is considered safest for receiving immediate medical treatment.
Hospital
This hormone, detected by pregnancy tests, is produced by cells in the placenta.
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
By the end of this month, the embryo has a heartbeat and is called a fetus.
Second month / Month 2
"The show," "water breaking," and "contractions" are all signs of this.
Labor / Onset of labor
When the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, it is called this type of pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy
Certified nurses who can assist births at hospitals, homes, or centers are called this.
Midwives
Name TWO symptoms that overlap between pregnancy and PMS.
Any 2: fatigue, mood changes, breast tenderness, cramping, headaches, constipation, bloating
During which trimester can the mother first feel the baby's movement?
Second trimester (4th-5th month)
This stage of labor involves the cervix dilating to 8-10 centimeters.
First stage / Dilation of cervix
This complication occurs when the placenta is implanted near or over the cervical opening.
Placenta previa
Water birth is recommended for women with this type of pregnancy classification.
Low-risk pregnancy
Unlike PMS, this pregnancy symptom involves the darkening of a specific body part.
Darkening of nipples/areola
This waxy coating appears on the baby during the 6th month to prevent dehydration.
Vernix
When a baby is delivered feet or buttocks first instead of head first, it is called this.
Breech birth
A test that checks for chromosomal abnormalities by sampling fluid from the amniotic sac.
Amniocentesis
What does the "A" in APGAR stand for, and what does a score of 0 indicate for it?
Appearance (skin color); 0 = blue/pale
Name THREE pregnancy warning signs that require immediate medical attention.
Any 3: reduced fetal movement, heavy bleeding, severe headaches, rapid weight gain, fever, leg pain
Name the THREE functions of the amniotic sac.
Temperature control, protection from shock, barrier to infection
This breathing technique, named after a French doctor, helps redirect focus from pain.
Lamaze
Name THREE risk factors for stillbirth.
Any 3: high blood pressure, diabetes, infection, placental abruption, umbilical cord problems, birth defects
An APGAR score below this number indicates the baby may need life-saving intervention.
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