Prenatal Development
After how many days is an ovum released from a woman's ovaries?
28 days.
What is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth?
Obstetrician.
What is the tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus?
Contraction.
A key skill used to check a child's progress?
Developmental milestone.
The male cell is known as the what?
The sperm.
What is the common length of pregnancy?
40 weeks.
How long does a full-term pregnancy usually last?
40 weeks.
Where the baby has a wide variety of things to smell, taste, see, hear and touch.
Stimulating environment.
Name three different methods of birth control.
Hormonal implants, Hormonal patch, hormonal injections, Intrauterine Device, Vaginal implant, Birth control pills, condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, natural family planning, spermicide.
What is the typical amount of weight women gain during pregnancy?
About 24 to 30 pounds.
When are c-sections needed?
If complications arise during pregnancy or labor.
What shows the average height and weight of boys and girls at certain ages?
A growth chart.
When is the number of babies a woman will have at birth determined?
At conception or soon after.
What is the condition where bones become fragile and break easily?
Osteoporosis.
What is postpartum depression?
A condition in which new mothers may feel very sad, cry a lot, have little energy, feel overly anxious about the baby or have little interest, and even think of harming the baby.
How much weight do babies lose in their first 5 days of life?
About 10%.
Name two options infertile couples have to have a baby.
Adoption and Artificial Insemination.
Maternity leave is taken by the mother paternity leave is taken by the father.
What is the difference between maternity leave and paternity leave?
What is the purpose of an incubator?
It’s a special enclosed crib where oxygen supply, temperature, and humidity can be closely controlled. It helps control the undeveloped baby systems.
What is the ability to perceive objects that are three dimensional?
Depth Perception.