Becoming Pregnant
When an egg is released from the ovary.
Ovulation
Missed _______ can be a sign of pregnancy
period
This type of birth involves an incision in the abdomen to deliver a baby.
C-section
In this trimester, the baby has finished developing most of its systems and is working on maturing them and gaining weight.
Third trimester
Name one food that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Raw/undercooked meats, cold deli meats, sushi, soft cheeses, alcohol, high mercury fish like shark/tuna/marlin, unpasteurized beverages, raw eggs
Name two types of sexual contact that can lead to pregnancy.
Vaginal intercourse and genital contact.
Why might someone have to urinate a lot if they are pregnant?
The developing fetus is on top of the bladder and is compressing it.
rope like structure that connects the embryo to the placenta
Umbilical Chord
______ trimester (Months 1-3) (Initial development and rapid growth)
first
How many weeks of development is pregnancy based on?
40
joining of an egg cell and a sperm cell.
fertilization
The name for a type of nausea associated with pregnancy.
Morning sickness.
muscular organ that receives and supports the fertilized ovum during pregnancy and contracts during childbirth to help with delivery
uterus
______ trimester (Months 4-6) (Fetus Continues to form)
Second
On average, on what day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation start?
Day 14
Where does fertilization occur?
Fallopian tubes
This is necessary to confirm a pregnancy.
Going to the doctor/blood test.
A baby born before 37 weeks would be considered...
premature
What trimester do teeth, hair, and fingernails begin to develop?
Second
By the 8th month the fetus growth slows down and moves into a _____ position.
head-down
What are the two types of insemination called? They may be used if a person has difficulty becoming pregnant.
Artificial Insemination and In-vitro Fertilization:
Name for a developing baby from the ninth week after conception until birth.
fetus
An important nutrient for pregnant people that helps to prevent neural tube defects.
Folic acid or Folate
During which trimester would the baby's heartbeat first be heard?
1st Trimester
Name three highly effective methods of birth control.
IUD, Implant, sterilization, abstinence, outercourse, or combination of less effective methods.