Pregnancy
Name 3 Early Signs of Pregnancy
Missed Menstrual Cycle
Fatigue
Frequent Urination
Food Cravings
Food Aversions
Morning Sickness
aka Spontaneous Abortion, any pregnancy loss before the 20th week
miscarriage
The scientific study of genes
Genetics
Why should you not bathe a newborn every day?
Their skin is too sensitive and will dry out.
Regular contractions of the uterus that result in dilation & effacement of the cervix
Labor
What does conception mean?
The moment the egg cell is fertilized; Day 1 of Pregnancy
The organ that is known as the womb during pregnancy
uterus
Stranger genes need only one to pass on the charateristic
Dominant
Why should you support the baby's neck and head when holding?
Their head is the heaviest part of their body
Neck muscles are too weak to support their own heads.
usually longest stage of labor, cervix dilates to 10 cm & becomes effaced
dilation
Where is the egg fertilized?
In the Fallopian tube
What is the order of the stages of prenatal Development?
Zygote, Embryo, Fetus
Twins that develop when a sperm fertilizes one ovum and then splits into two or more.
Identical
Why is tummy-time important?
Strengthens core and neck muscles
Prevents flat-spot on their heads
The process of the fetus being expelled from the uterus
delivery
How many months are in each trimester of pregnancy?
3 Months
How many weeks is considered a full term pregnancy?
40 Weeks
stronger genes, need only one to pass on the characteristic
Dominant
Why should you introduce 1 new food at a time? (Baby food)
To identify food allergies easily.
allow baby's head to compass slightly during birth
Fontanels
What is the age of viability?
24 weeks
What is it called when you feel the baby start to move?
Quickening
The baby gets half of their DNA from ____ and _____.
Mom and Dad.
intense attachment that develops between caregivers & baby
bonding
The lower portion of uterus allows explusion of endometrium lining + sentry of sperm, dilates during labor
Cervix