Prematurity
Premature babies are often placed in this heated bed that helps control their body temperature.
What is ... an Incubator.
A typical full-term pregnancy lasts about this many weeks.
What is ... 40 weeks.
This professional is trained to assist with childbirth and provide care during pregnancy and delivery.
What is ... a Midwife.
Newborns typically sleep this many hours a day on average.
What is ... 14-17 hours.
This doctor specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s reproductive health.
What is ... an Obstetrician (OB-GYN).
Babies born extremely early often need help breathing from this hospital unit specializing in newborn care?
What is ... the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
This organ develops during the pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the baby.
What is ... the Placenta.
This surgical procedure is used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
What is ... a Cesarean Section (C-Section).
This feeding method provides babies with nutrients directly from a parent’s milk.
What is ... Breastfeeding.
This vitamin and mineral is especially important during pregnancy to help prevent anemia.
What is ... Iron.
Premature babies often receive this kind of contact care method where a parent holds the baby against their chest.
What is ... Skin to Skin.
This structure connects the developing baby to the placenta and carries oxygen and nutrients.
What is ... the Umbilical Cord.
These strong uterine muscle movements help push the baby out during labor.
What are ... Contractions.
This yellowing of a newborn’s skin caused by excess bilirubin is common in early life.
What is ... Jaundice.
This infection of the breast tissue can occur during breastfeeding and may cause pain, swelling, and fever.
What is ... Mastitis.
Babies born before this week of pregnancy are considered extremely premature.
This test uses sound waves to create images of a baby during pregnancy.
What is ... an Ultrasound.
This term describes when the cervix opens to allow the baby to pass through during labor.
What is ... Dilation.
This condition occurs when a newborn’s body temperature drops too low, which premature babies are especially at risk for.
What is ... Hypothermia.
This emotional health condition can occur after childbirth and includes persistent sadness or anxiety.
What is ... Postpartum Depression.
This feeding method may be used for premature babies who cannot yet suck or swallow effectively.
What is ... Tube Feeding.
This test uses a small sample of cells from the cervix to screen for cervical cancer and may be done during prenatal care.
What is ... a Pap Smear.
This pain relief option during labor is given through the lower back and numbs the lower body.
What is ... an Epidural.
This common newborn condition occurs when babies spit up small amounts of milk after feeding.
What is ... Reflux or Spitting Up.
This severe infection affecting the entire body can occur after childbirth if bacteria enter the bloodstream.
What is ... Sepsis.