vocabulary
What is another name for German Measles?
Rubella
a needle, an ultrasound, fluid
What are some examples of environmental causes of birth defects?
harmful substances consumed by mom: alcohol, drugs, prescription meds
poor nutrition
When can a miscarriage happen?
before the 20th week of pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis is caused by what?
a parasite
What does the doctor remove during a Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS) test?
problems with speech and swallowing can cause from this birth defect.
Cleft lip or cleft palate
Not unless it is approved by their doctor first.
What is varicella commonly called?
Chicken Pox
What uses sound waves to produce an image of the unborn baby?
ultrasound
What birth defect causes muscles to become weaker and shrink?
Muscular dystropy
If the mother has AIDS or another STI, can this be passed on to the baby? If so, how can the chances be reduced?
yes, doing a c-section can help reduce the risk of passing STI's to the baby.
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Which test uses a sample of blood to check for pregnancy complications?
AFP
Are PKU and Down Syndrome both caused by abnormal chromosomes?
No, only down syndrome
When can stillbirth happen?
After the 20th week of pregnancy.
What do the letters FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Which tests are optional when you are pregnant?
Amniocentesis and CVS
Are cleft palate and spina bifida both caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental factors?
yes
Children can suffer learning impairments, physical deformaties, behavioral problems, and developmental delays due to alcohol abuse. This is called what?
Fetal alcohol effects