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This organ supplies oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the developing baby and removes waste products.
Placenta
This fluid surrounds and cushions the developing baby, protecting it from injury.
Amniotic Fluid
This structure connects the developing baby to the placenta.
Umbilical Cord
This trimester is when most major organs begin to form
First Trimester
These artificial devices replace missing body parts, such as an arm or leg.
Prosthetics
This yellowing of a newborn's skin and eyes is caused by a build-up of bilirubin.
Jaundice
This is the recommended sleeping position for babies to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy.
On their Back
At around six months, babies begin eating these alongside breast milk or formula
Solid Foods
For approximately the first six months of life, babies should receive this as their main source of nutrition
Breastmilk or Infant Formula
This type of motor skill involves large muscle movements, such as running, jumping and climbing.
Gross Motor Skill
This type of development involves changes in body size, strength, movement and coordination
Physical Development
These assistive devices amplify sound to help children with hearing loss.
Hearing Aid
This pregnancy complication involves high blood pressure and signs of organ dysfunction, usually after 20 weeks.
Preclampsia
This government payment provides eligible working parents with financial assistance while taking time off work to care for a new baby.
Parental Leave Pay
This pregnancy complication occurs when the mother develops high blood glucose levels during pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes
A baby turns their head towards the breast or bottle and begins sucking their hands. These behaviours are examples of this.
Hunger Cues
This mineral is needed to produce haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the body.
Iron
A newborn experiences rapid breathing, grunting and chest retractions. These are signs of this potentially serious condition.
Respiratory Distress
This developmental area involves learning to think, remember, solve problems and understand the world.
Cognitive Development
This practice involves placing an awake infant on their stomach while supervised to strengthen their neck, shoulder and upper-body muscles.
Tummy Time
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of restricted fetal growth, which may result in this birth outcome.
Low Birth Weight
Prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt development of this organ, potentially leading to lifelong learning, memory and behavioural difficulties.
Brain
This term describes repeated bullying or harassment through digital devices and online platforms.
cyberbullying
During this trimester, the fetus develops more coordinated movements and may begin responding to sounds.
Second Trimester
This severe allergic reaction may cause breathing difficulties and requires immediate emergency treatment.
Anaphylaxis