Medical Care
Should you take over-the-counter medication without your doctors permission?
No, all medications, even without prescriptions should be monitored by your doctor
How many months/weeks are women typically pregnant for?
9 months/40 weeks
What is one of the first signs of pregnancy?
Missed period
There are ___ stages of labor
3
An APGAR score of __-__ is considered normal
7-10
Name 3 reasons an ultrasound is performed
Check the heart rate of the fetus
Check the number of fetus
Check for birth defects
In what month foes the fetus descend into the pelvis?
A mother must choose from two methods to feed her child. What are the two methods?
Breastfeeding and Bottle feeding
Fluids are injected into your body with an ___ because you cannot eat or drink once you begin labor
IV
The baby's mouth and nose are suctioned to remove excess _____
Secretions
What are three tests that can be performed on a fetus in the third trimester?
Amniocentesis
Urine Test
Ultrasound
Glucose Check
In what month does the internal organs and circulatory system begin to develop?
First month
How much weight does the mother typically gain while being pregnant?
25-35 lbs
During the ____ stage of labor, mild contractions begin at 15-20 minutes apart and last 60-90 seconds
First, dilation
______ is an indication that the baby's lungs are clear and functioning regularly
It is important to increase your ______ intake early in pregnancy to prevent birth defects such as Spina Bfida
Folic Acid
In what month does the mother feel slight fetal movement?
This type of diabetes only occurs among pregnant women and is caused by your body not being able to produce enough insulin
Gestational diabetes
An _____ is a cut to the perineum to prevent vaginal tears during labor
Episiotomy
Circumcisions are done to baby boys within the first ____ after birth (minutes, hours, days)
Days
Calcium
In what month is the fetus 10-12 inches long and weighs 1 1/2 - 2 pounds?
Seventh month
This word describes what occurs when the fetus drops into the pelvic area, indicating the fetus is getting ready for birth
Lightning
Cesarian section/C-section
Newborns are given antibacterial ______ within the first hour after birth to prevent infections and bacteria from vaginal STDs
Eye Drops/Eye Ointment