Reflexes
The baby will turn his head to the side being stroked
Rooting Reflex
A test administered to determine how well a neonate is responding to life outside the womb.
Apgar Test
A quality present from birth
Innate
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can perform beneficial and harmful effects.
Microbes
Any nipple-sized object placed in the mouth results in sucking
Sucking reflex
When is the Apgar Test administered to infants?
Within the first 5 minutes of birth or right away.
Name a benefit of swaddling
Include one of the following: increases comfort, calms baby, eases into sleep.
Name a risk factor of SIDS
Reasonable answers may include: Respiratory distress, temperature, being born premature etc.
What does NICU stand for?
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
When the baby is held under the arms with his feet touching a tale and moved forward, he will take steps
Walking Reflex
What is considered a normal Apgar Score?
Between 7-10
Name an issue that swaddling could bring
Swaddling to tightly (Hip Dysplasia) swaddling when the infant is two old (if the infant can roll by themselves they could risk suffocation.
Name a benefit of both breast feeding and bottle feeding.
Reasonable answers may include: Breast feeding has superior nutrition, babies don't have as many health problems.
Bottle Feeding: Option for mothers that cannot produce viable milk, more options for feeding from other family members
This type of birth delivery runs the risk of the neonate not developing a healthy microbiome
C-Section (Or Caesarian Section)
When the baby's palm is lightly touched, his fingers will clamp around the finger in a fist.
Palmer Reflex
What would the response be for an Apgar test of 4 or below?
Immediate emergency services
Describe the debate between whether babies out to be fed on schedule or demand. State the position of each side.
On Schedule: Baby would not become spoiled. Allows parents to control feeding times.
On Demand: Baby's needs are being met
As Christians, we believe that God designed us in a divine way. Choose any sense show God's design
Accept any reasonable answer Example: Vision (babies can see the exact distance the mothers face would be when nursing)
Organisms that produce positive effects for a host
Commensal Microbes
When a baby's head is dropped slightly the arms and legs spread open and make a movement as if to grab something. Don't try this at home!
Moro Reflex
What does Apgar stand for?
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
A thick, black waste material that the baby passes soon after birth
Meconium
What was the name of "America's Feral Child"? Describe her upbringing and a consequence of her development
Genie Wiley. By being locked in a room since birth she did not develop normal speech, mannerisms, or grow normally.
Organisms that produce negative effects for a host
Pathogenic Microbes