Pregnancy
How many weeks is a pregnancy?
A full-term pregnancy typically lasts about 40 weeks. It can range from 37 to 42 weeks.
What does it mean when you go into labor?
"Labor" means the process of childbirth has begun
What is the best form of nutrition for the infant?
breast milk or formula
When is an infant able to support its own neck?
When does a toddler delevop gross motor skills?
Between 12 and 36 months.
What are some common symptoms that come with pregnancy?
nausea, morning sickness, or breast tenderness.
How can you tell you're in labor?
Strong, regular contractions along with your water breaking.
What is the first sense a baby gets after birth?
Touch.
when does an infant start to have facial recgonition?
as early as 2 months old.
When does a toddler (generally) start saying words?
15 months.
How many trimesters are there?
Three.
What does the baby's head have that helps it through the birth canal?
soft spots.
How far can a newborn baby see?
only up to 8 to 14 inches.
When should you start introducing food other than breast milk or formula to an infant?
Around 6 Months.
When does a toddler develop social skills?
By age two.
What is the first part of the baby that develops in the womb?
the heart.
What is the average time of labor?
between 12 and 24 hours for first-time pregnancies.
How many bones does a newborn have?
a newborn has 300 bones.
When does an infant begin to sit independently, crawl, and pull themselves up to stand?
By the first year.
What to do if you think your child is behing on milestones?
Consult your childs pediatrician.
How big is the baby at 40 weeks? (in relation to a fruit or its weight)
The baby is about the size of a watermelon and weighs about 8 pounds.
Name the four stages of labor.
First stage: cervical dilation. Second stage: birth of the baby. Third stage: placental delivery. Fourth stage: postpartum recovery
What is the most common illness among newborns?
Cold or the flu.
What is the most common allergies for infants?
cows milk, eggs, peanuts, soy and wheat, fish and shellfish.
How much sleep does a toddler need? (hours)
11-14 hours of sleep a day.