Elephant
When the baby is in an upright rather than a head-down position through birth, they are said to be this.
Breech
This term is used to describe the developing baby during the embryonic period.
Embryo
Which of the following genetic disorders causes the body to produce an extremely thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and causes lung infections?
Cystic Fibrosis
What protects and cushions the fetus?
Amniotic Fluid
This term describes the tightening of the uterus muscles followed by a relaxation of the muscles.
Contractions
What is it called when labor begins by medical intervention rather than occurring naturally?
Inducing labor or induction
Medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy and birth.
Obstetrician or OB/GYN
Pregnancy stage that extends from conception until about two weeks later when implantation in the uterus occurs.
Germinal
Female reproductive organ where the unborn baby develops.
Uterus
Condition in which the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus wall.
Ectopic Pregnancy
This occurs during the ninth month when the baby drops into the birth canal.
Lightening
Protein found in the blood of some people is called the _______ .
Rh Factor
This test uses sound waves to create pictures of the fetus inside the uterus.
Sonogram
Nurses who specialize in pregnancy and birth.
Nurse Mid-Wife
If the mom is RH negative and the dad RH ________, mom will need to get a series of injections to protect the health of the baby.
positive
Pregnancy stage that extends from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth at the end of the third trimester.
Fetal Period
This is a craving for clay, dirt, ashes, and laundry detergent and often leads to a nutrient deficiency.
Pica
Medical term used to describe the developing baby during the fetal period.
Fetus
Stage of pregnancy that extends form the second to ninth week of pregnancy.
Embryonic Stage
Very low birthweight is a baby weighing less than ______ pounds at birth
3.5 pounds
Prenatal test that involves taking a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the baby.
Amniocentesis
Prenatal test that involves taking a sample of cells from the placenta.
CVS or Chorionic Villus Sampling
Emotional coach used by some mothers during childbirth.
Doula
Cell that results from fertilization between a sperm and an egg.
Zygote
What's it called when a fertilized egg begins to divide into cells.
Blastocyst