Alcohol
What condition is know as FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome
What are two toxic substances that are in cigarette smoke?
nicotine, tars, ammonia, and carbon monoxide,
Before using any chemical substance or medication, women who are or may become pregnant are encouraged to check with who?
Medical provider
What is PPD?
Post Partum Depression
What are birthing options available to families today?
birthing centers, hospitals, and home deliveries.
How long does alcohol remain in the fetal circulatory system.
twice as long as the mothers
What is SIDS?
sudden infant death syndrome
what are some malformations caused by chemicals and drugs?
missing or malformed limbs or facial features.
what is baby blues referred to?
mood swings
What occurs when an infants head drops down into the birth canal in preparation for delivery?
lightening
What are three things that are at higher risk during pregnancy because of mothers who consume alcohol.
Miscarriages, Stillbirths, Premature infants, and LBW infants.
Maternal smoking has been linked to a variety of what?
fetal malformations and birth complications
What chemicals and drugs are known to have an adverse effect on the developing fetus?
prescription and nonprescription medications to pesticides, fertilizers, and street drugs
what are three symptoms of baby blues?
weepiness, sadness, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, lack of energy, appetite loss, irritability.
Three
What are two characteristics caused by FAS? "Fetal alcohol syndrome"
poor motor coordination, heart defects, characteristic facial deformities eyes set wide apart, shortened eye lids, or flattened nose), and speech impairment
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and a range of acute and chronic respiratory problems.
Nature and severity of an infants abnormalities seem to be influenced by what?
The timing of exposure during fetal development, the amount and type of substance, the mother’s general state of health, and maternal and fetal genetics.
What is the estimate percent of new mothers that experience PPD during the six months following delivery?
10-15%
leaking of ammonitic fluid
Which trimester is at most risk of damaging body structures and organs?
The first trimester
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy experience a higher rate of what?
miscarriage, premature births, stillborn infants, and LBW infants.
What type of environmental hazards should be avoided during pregnancy?
Radiation and X-rays.
What feelings do mothers undergo following and infants birth.
exhilaration, uncertainty, anxiety, and overwhelming.
How long does the last stage of birthing last?
only a few minutes