Characteristics
of Newborns
of Newborns
grayish to dusty blue
What is the color of a newborns skin at birth?
Germinal, Embryonic, and Fetal
What are the 3 stages of prenatal development?
where the unborn fetus develops and grows
What is a uterus?
Missed Period, Sore breasts, Tiredness, etc.
What are early signs of pregnancy?
vaginal, C-Section, Vacuume extraction, and Forceps
What is the most common delivery methods?
supervision
what is required at tummy time?
Drugs, Disease, and Diet
What are the 3 D’s?
the uterus prepares for a fertilized egg
What is a menstrual cycle?
When women avoid special foods or food groups
What is food adversion?
occurs before 37 weeks
what is pre-mature labor?
When motor activity is supressed, so they can spend all their energy watching an listenting
What is quiet alert?
the first 2 week period after conception
What is germinal stage?
the embryo implants in the lining of the uterus
What occurs days after fertilization?
the fertilized egg at first is theoretically recognized as
What is an invader?
the cervix opens to allow the baby to move into the birth canal
What is dilation?
7 1/2 Ilbs
What is the average birth weight of a full term newborn?
stage where cells devlope for a more specialized purpose
What is the embryonic stage?
tubes made up of smooth muscle and a highly folded mucosa layer
What is the fallopian tube?
having no menstrual flow for 6+ weeks after the start of your last period
What is a missed period?
10 cm in diameter
What is a fully dilated cervix?
14-20 inches
What is the avergae body length of a newborn?
a sign of rapid brian development
What are movements in the womb?
tiny sac like structures that hold a single primary oocyte
What is ovarian follicles
To take the proper precautions for your baby
What is the importance of knowing you're pregnant?
the hormone that stimulates contraptions
What is Oxytocin?