Prenatal Tests
What prenatal test involves obtaining a sample of tissue from the membrane that encases the fetus?
Chorionic Villi Sampling
What is one cause of birth defects? (there are 4 types)
environmental
hereditary
errors in chromosome
heredity and environmental
Chicken pox is also known as what?
varicella
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
This is a condition that babies can have if the mother drinks heavily or excessively during pregnancy.
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
This test is done using soundwaves to produce an image of the fetus.
ultrasound
Which birth defect can cause a problem with eating and swallowing?
cleft lip or cleft palate
This disease is caused by a parasite.
toxoplasmosis
This is when the baby dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.
Stillbirth
When does a miscarriage happen?
Before the 20th week of pregnancy
What blood test can be done to check for birth defects?
alpha fetaprotein
This birth defect is caused by chromosomal errors...an extra chromosome is made.
down syndrome
Rubella is also known as what?
German measles
A test that is used to see the baby. You can check the growth and development and the gender of the baby.
ultrasound
Stillbirth is the same thing as miscarriage? Why or why not?
no, stillbirth happens after the 20th week and many times those babies are carried full term and delivered although they are not alive.
This test uses a needle and an ultrasound to safely remove fluid from the sac to test for birth defects.
Amniocentesis
Some birth defects can be caused by 2 causes coming together...what are they?
hereditary and environmental factors
What will happen to the baby if the pregnant mom has AIDS?
It is possible to pass the AIDS virus to the baby. A doctor can give medications to try and lessen the risk of transmission of the virus.
When a baby dies suddenly before the 1st birthday with no known cause.
SIDS
Why should pregnant women avoid mercury and where can it be found?
It is found in fish and is harmful to the baby's growth and development.
What advantage does chorionic villi sampling have over amniocentesis?
It can be done earlier in the pregnancy
What defect causes the muscles to weaken and shrink?
muscular dystrophy
What can a doctor do during delivery to reduce the risk of a baby getting an STI from the mother?
c section delivery
cleft lip
When is it o.k. to take medicine while pregnant?
Only when approved by your doctor.