Conception & Cycle
How do fraternal twins occur?
What uses sound waves to to make a video image of an unborn baby?
Ultrasound
What occurs during the first stage of labor?
Contractions & Dilation
Extra point: How many centimeters does a woman need to be before she can start pushing?
What is milia?
Little white bumps, "baby acne"
What is the area of the hospital where babies are admitted if they are premature or need extra medical attention?
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Name one infertility treatment available
IVF, IUI, Artificial Insemination, Ovum Transfer, Surrogacy, Adoption
What is it called when a baby passes away BEFORE 20 weeks?
Miscarriage
What occurs during the second stage of labor?
Pushing & Baby is born
What is lanugo?
Fine hair that covers baby in utero
Reflex that occurs when you stroke a baby's cheek and they turn towards your hand
Rooting Reflex
What is fertilization?
When one egg meets one sperm in the fallopian tube
Name 3 environmental hazards that pregnant women should avoid
caffeine, alcohol, radiation, kitty litter, x-rays, paint, pesticides, lead, carbon monoxide, mercury, infections, certain medications
What occurs during the 3rd stage of labor?
Placenta is delivered
Extra point: what is the role of the placenta?
What are fontanels?
soft spots on an infant's skull that allow the brain and skull to grow and develop
What is cord blood banking and why might parents choose to participate in it?
Process of collecting blood from the umbilical cord after baby is born. Cord Blood has STEM cells that can be stored and accessed in the future if needed to treat certain diseases/blood disorders, etc.
What typically happens on day 14 of a woman's cycle?
Ovulation
What occurs during Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS)? What are doctors testing for?
Blood taken from the pregnant mother to test for genetic abnormalities
What are 2 reasons that a mother might need a C-Section?
Breech, baby in distress, mom in distress, prolonged labor, previous c-section, etc
What does SIDS stand for?
Name one way the risk of SIDS can be reduced
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Nothing in crib, firm mattress, no co-sleeping, etc
What is the first test once a baby is born to assess overall health
APGAR Test
Extra point: What does APGAR stand for?
How long is the average menstrual cycle?
28 days
What is amniocentesis?
The process of withdrawing a small amount of amniotic fluid to test for genetic abnormalities.
What is the purpose of an epidural?
To provide pain relief to the mother during labor and contractions
What is Vernix?
White, waxy substance that provides protection for baby in the uterus
What is considered low birth weight?
Anything less than 5 pounds 8 ounces