Definitions and
Classifications
Classifications
What is the alternative term for "Premature Birth"?
Preterm Birth
Give one (1) factor that can increase the risk of premature birth.
Maternal age, Poor prenatal health, Chronic illneses, High stress levels, Substance Abuse, Poor Nutrition, Multiple Pregnancies, (...)
In normal birth, nutrients are provided to the fetus via the umbilical cord. How are nutrients provided in Premature Births?
Periodic feeding and/or IV Fluid
Weak muscle and bone strength affects the _____ domain of development.
Physical
_____ care helps reduce premature birth risks.
Prenatal Care
Which organ is most commonly underdeveloped in premature babies?
Lungs
______ can increase the risk of premature birth despite not being the one to do it directly.
Smoking
What fluid is absent in premature birth, resulting in frog-leg posture and muscle tone issues.
Amniotic Fluid
The absence of _____ causes low muscle tone and weak bone strength.
Fetal Tuck
True or False: Being underweight increases the risk of premature birth.
True
When do we consider a birth to be moderately premature?
When a baby is born before 32-34 weeks of pregnancy
True or False: Being pregnant with more than one baby always leads to premature birth.
False
What fluid is present that allows the fetus to breathe through internal pressure without the need for air?
Fetal Lung Fluid
_____ is caused by sudden exposure to harsh lights and loud sounds.
Sensory Processing Disorder
_____ clinics focus on providing assistance for pregnant women at risk of premature birth.
Premature Birth Prevention Clinics
Give one (1) possible long-term effect of premature birth.
Developmental difficulty or Functional difficulty
Having an adequate status of ______ increases chances of better pregnancy outcomes.
Nutrition
When born prematurely, how do respiratory equipments cause harm to the baby?
Scarring of the Lung Tissue
When ______ is interrupted, the processing speed of how fast the brain sends signals is slowed down.
Myelination
Treating ______ early can help reduce the risk of premature birth especially in the urinary system.
Infection
When do we consider a birth to be extremely premature?
Born before 28 weeks.
True or False: Premature labor always causes premature birth.
False
What are the (2) words used to characterize the visual and auditory input of the fetus during normal birth.
(1) Total Darkness
(2) Rythmic Audio
The absence of ______ causes a weakened immune system.
Why can interventions for smoking not work for everyone and be alienating for others?
Due to the many factors that contribute to the decision-making processes in pregnant women who smoke.