Labor & Delivery
The amniotic sac ruptures, and the woman feels a trickle or gush of warm amniotic fluid.
water breaks
the time following childbirth; may refer to issues pertaining to the mother following childbirth
postpartum
The receiving part of the neuron.
Dendrites
he child plays ALONE
No interest in what anyone else is doing
Ex: reading, video games, solitaire
Solitary Play
When is the Apgar test given?
1 minutes after birth and again 5 minutes later
The baby settles into the lower pelvis as the time of birth nears.
lightening
a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional assistance
support system
brain cells that control the operation of body systems by sending and receiving electrical signals
neurons
WATCHING others play
May talk to those who are playing, but doesn’t get involved
Ex: board games, card games, watching sports
Onlooker
What is the perfect Apgar score for a baby?
10 (ten)
They are the tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus during labor. They push the baby out of the mother’s body.
contractions
commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping; typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may list for up to two weeks
postpartum blues
process of weeding out underused or weak pathways between
pruning
Playing a similar thing NEXT TO another child without interacting
Ex: riding bikes, crafts, social media
Parallel Play
Who created the test
Virginia Apgar
The few drops of blood or pinkish vaginal stain that occurs when the mucus that seals the cervix dissolves. This is an early sign that labor has begun.
bloody show
a period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child
maternity
What is the main function of the amygdala?
Manages emotions like fear and anxiety
Play and interact TOGETHER
Child is part of a group with a specific purpose
Ex: building a sand castle together, playing store, acting out a play
Cooperative Play
What does the test tell the doctors and nurses
the overall health of the baby at birth
What do obstetricians and family doctors have in common
Both can provide prenatal care
List 3 ways you can help new parents by reaching in.
Give them your time, food, and a listening ear.
What is the primary function of the brain stem?
Connects brain to spinal cord
Play = children's _______
work
What does Apgar stand for?
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiratory