Conception & Pregnancy Signs
What is conception?
Union of a sperm cell and egg cell (ie: "making a baby")
There are 3 general causes of birth defects. Name one of them.
Environmental, hereditary, chromosomal issues
List one benefit of a well-balanced, nutritious diet for a pregnant woman.
Prevents pregnancy complications, helps the baby grow and develop appropriately
T or F: No two pregnancies are alike.
True! Each pregnancy is different and comes with different experiences.
What is prenatal care?
The special care a woman and her developing baby need during pregnancy including
medical care
nutrition
weight gain
exercise
avoiding factors that
increase health risks to
mother and fetus
The most common sign of pregnancy is ______?
Missed period
Name one environmental factor that can effect a developing baby.
The nutritional balance of the mother’s diet
Any diseases or infections the mother has during pregnancy
Harmful substances the mother takes in, including alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
Some medicines that benefit the mother, but which can hurt the baby
Exposure to outside hazards such as radiation
Should a pregnant woman "eat for two," meaning she eats twice as much food as she normally would?
No. A pregnant woman simply needs to eat enough to meet the demands of the growing fetus and herself.
Name one of the two most obvious physical changes of pregnancy.
Increased size of breasts and abdomen
What is an obstetrician?
a doctor who specializes in providing medical care for pregnant women and delivering babies
Nasuea that occurs during pregnancy is called _______.
Morning sickness
__________ is the most common birth defects with the cause being an error in chromosomes. It is caused by an extra chromosome 21.
Down Syndrome
What is one food or beverage that should be restricted or limited while pregnant?
Answers vary (caffiene, alcohol, raw eggs/meat, deli meat, unpasteurized food products, etc.)
T or F: Heartburn, indigestion, and nausea are all physical symptoms that may occur during pregnancy.
True!
How long is the average duration of a pregnancy?
40 weeks or 9 months
During the first trimester of pregnancy, the uterus grows and pushes against the bladder, causing this pregnancy symptom?
Increased urination
Name one specific type of birth defect we covered (for example, Down Syndrome).
Answers Vary (cleft palate, cystic fibrosis, PKU, etc.)
T or F: The average recommended weight gain for woman of normal weight 25 to 35 pounds
True
T or F: Hormones play a huge role in emotional changes during pregnancy.
True
Name one thing that medical check-ups during pregnancy monitor.
Mother’s weight gain, blood
pressure, general health and
size of uterus
baby’s heartbeat,
movements, growth and
activity
A pregnancy test tests for a hormone called _____ (3 letter abbreviation).
HCG
Name one of the two genetic tests that can be done to check for specific birth defects.
Amniocentisis and Chronic Villi Sampling
Can a pregnant woman still exercise like she used to do before pregnancy?
Yes, but some modifications may be needed. Exercise is actually still very important, even when a woman is pregnant!
T or F: The man/husband/partner may experience hormonal emotional changes too.
False! They may experience emotional changes but it is not due to hormones.
____________ uses sound waves to make a video image of an unborn baby to check for specific health problems.
Ultrasound