Pregnancy
how long is a women pregnant
9 months
What is a forceps delivery?
A forceps delivery is a type of assisted delivery. During labor, doctors use a pair of forceps (which resemble large salad tongs) to guide the baby’s head through the birth canal.
what is happening with a newborns' breathing in the first few months of life?
The baby arrives- no longer on the mother for oxygen, the baby takes its first breath.
What are 3 things you can do to encourage vision development in an infant?
-Show bright colors
-Let the baby try to hold toys close to try to see bright items
-Just working with them and letting them see the bright colors.
when does running begin?
2 years old
When is gender is determined.
Around 20 weeks
what happens when cervix begins to dilate
Your cervix, too, is preparing for birth: It starts to dilate (open) and efface (thin out) in the days or weeks before you deliver. At your weekly check-ups in the home stretch of your pregnancy, your provider may measure and track dilation and effacement via an internal exam.
what major changes occur in the baby's heart for the first month of life?
It must pump harder to get more blood to the lungs
Transitioning from a bottle to a sippy cup is called what?
weaning
how many steps does a 2 year old toddler take?
170 steps
What mom should be doing and avoiding
-Not allowed to be cleaning a litter box
-Avoid hot water (hot tub, sauna)
Signs of early labor
-Strong contractions
-Water breaking
-Cramping
What are the fontanels- why are newborns born with them?
A baby's skull bones are not fully used at birth so the head may look pointed or lopsided from passage through the birth canal.
Position that babies should sleep
on their back
what happens to bones and teeth
bones and teeth get harder
Signs/Symptoms of pregnancy
-Morning sickness
-Weird food craving
-Fatigue
What are 3 signs that a woman is near going into labor?
-Nesting
-Braxton Hicks contraction
-Pelvic pressure
What are some of the later tests that are performed on newborns?
Hearing screening
The ability to move the hands in relation to what is seen is called what?
hand eye coordination
When does walking start
Begins within two to three months before or after first birthday
What is happening with the fetus and its development?
The head is erect and the arms and legs are developed. The baby's eyes have begun to face forward and slowly move, and the ears are close to reaching their final position.
What happens during active labor?
The cervix opens from 6 cm to 10 cm. Contractions become stronger and closer together. They also happen more consistently. Your legs might cramp.
What do newborn babies look like- describe their appearance.
A newborn's limbs may appear skinny and its features flattened.
What part(s) of the newborns body must you always support when lifting or holding a baby?
the head and neck
when does climbing begin>
Begin climbing as soon as they can crawl or creep