Define the terms
Zygote
Baby during the first 2 weeks after conception
Morning Sickness/Tender Breasts
First Trimester
Weeks a typical pregnancy lasts
40 weeks
What is the first stage of labor called?
Early Labor
A pregnant woman should be eating for two
MYTH- calorie needs only increase slightly, and a healthy balanced diet is more important than overeating
Prenatal
Appointments before baby is born
Brain, Heart, and Lungs Develop
First Trimester
Difference between Natural and Caesarean Delivery
Natural birth happens through the vaginal canal, while a cesarean delivery is a surgical procedure
What does it mean when when a woman's water "breaks"?
The amniotic sac has ruptured, releasing the fluid surrounding the baby
Morning sickness can only happen in the morning
MYTH- It can happen at any time of the day
Fetus vs Embryo
Fetus= 9-38/40 weeks
Embryo=2-8 weeks
Mom feels baby moving inside her
Second Trimester
False labor pains felt weeks prior to delivery
Braxton Hicks Contractions
What is the role of contractions during labor?
Contractions help to dilate the cervix and push the baby out of the birth canal
Drinking coffee is completely off limits during pregnancy
MYTH- moderate amounts of caffeine (less than 200mg per day) is generally considered safe
Post-Natal
Appointments after baby is born
Baby bump starts to show
Second Trimester
Centimeters cervix dilates to during labor
10 centimeters
What is a breech birth?
When baby is positioned feet-first or buttocks-first instead of head-first for delivery
A high heart rate in the fetus indicates a girl
MYTH- There is no scientific evidence supporting this
Ovum
Mature egg in the female ovary
Baby turns head down towards the cervix
Third Trimester
What is Afterbirth?
The delivery of the placenta after baby is born
What is a VBAC?
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean.. Meaning someone has a natural delivery after they already have had a C-Section before
You should avoid exercise during pregnancy
MYTH- most exercise is safe and beneficial unless there are medical complications