Pregnancy
What is the definition of conception?
When the sperm fertilizes the egg
What is the definition of infertility?
Being unable to conceive within a one year time frame.
What does WIC stand for AND what does it do?
Women Infant Children. It provides food
Why are there risks for teen moms?
Body is not fully developed
What is the only way to guarantee pregnancy prevention?
Abstinence
How many chromosomes are in the human body?
23 pairs, 46 total
What does ART stand for?
Assisted Reproductive Technology
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
What is a congenital defect?
Something that is present from birth.
The 3 stages of pregnancy are called?
Trimesters
How long is a trimester?
3 Months
How do infertility treatments affect pregnancy?
It increases the likelihood of multiples (twins).
What does TANF stand for?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
What are environmental factors that can affect fertility?
Smoking, Alcohol, infections, medical conditions
What are the roles of the male and female in reproduction?
Why is prenatal care important?
It monitors the baby and the mother during the pregnancy.
Who does infertility come from?
1/3 females, 1/3 males, 1/3 unknown.
Where can you go to get accurate information on birth control?
See your medical provider
What is considered a miscarriage?
A loss before 20 weeks.
What happens in trimester 1?
Implantation and early organ development--the heart begins to beat.
A preterm birth happens when?
Anytime before 37 weeks.
Identical is when one egg splits
Fraternal is when 2 separate eggs are separated by 2 sperm.
What are the different kinds of ART programs?
IUI and IVF
What is considered a stillbirth?
A loss after 20 weeks that requires delivery of the baby.
Teen pregnancies may increase the change of congenital conditions. What are examples of congenital conditions?
Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, heart defects, etc