Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy
Name one early pregnancy symptom.
Missed Period, Faintness, Food Aversion, Tender Breasts, Nausea, Constipation, Frequent Urination, Light Bleeding, Mood Swings, Fatigue, Temperature, Headache
How does a woman confirm she is pregnant?
Takes a pregnancy test (Either at-home or at the doctor)
Pregnant women should avoid exposure to harmful substances to lower the risk of birth defects & pregnancy loss. Name two examples of a harmful substance.
Alcohol, Smoke, Drugs, Medications, Chemicals, Cat Urine, Caffeine, Raw Meats, Unpasteurized Dairy, Raw Vegetables, Raw Eggs, Seafood, Pineapple & Papaya, Fried Foods, Artificial Sweetners etc.
What is the scientific term for those harmful substances that can increase the chances of developing a Birth Defect?
Teratogen
At what week is a pregnancy considered "Full Term"?
37 Weeks
What is the pregnancy-specific nickname for the symptom Nausea?
Morning Sickness
What is the name of the doctor who specializes in pregnancy & birth?
Obstetrician
Through which two pregnancy organs are nutrients and oxygen delivered to the baby?
Placenta & Umbilical Cord
There are 3 ways pregnant moms are exposed to Teratogens (harmful substances). Name one.
Eating & Drinking, Inhaling/Breathing In, and Absorbing through the skin.
Which type of pregnancy loss is most common?
Miscarriage
What is the most common first indication of a pregnancy?
Missed Menstruation (Period)
Name the three ways we measure/track the pregnancy process.
Trimesters, Months, & Weeks
What is the daily amount of Caffeine pregnant women can have?
(1 normal sized can of pop)
An ultrasound is one of the tests used to screen for developmental abnormalities. Explain how an ultrasound works.
Uses sound waves to create a picture of the baby
Which type of pregnancy loss occurs in the second half of pregnancy? (After 20 weeks)
Stillbirth
25-30 pounds
During one of the first prenatal exams the doctor measures Mom's pelvis. Why?
To determine if the pelvis is wide enough to allow the baby to be born through the birth canal (Vaginally).
Which is the safest pain reliever recommended for pregnant women to use: Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Why: Because it's non-inflammatory (Doesn't restrict blood flow to the baby)
Birth Disorders are caused in 3 ways: Environmental Exposure, Chromosomal Mutations, & a Combination of both.
Explain what Chromosomal Mutations are.
Abnormalities in the DNA chromosome structure. These are mutations that are inherited from the parents' DNA.
What is one of the signs/symptoms a mother is having a stillbirth?
Mother stops feeling the baby move and kick, Cramping, or Pain & Bleeding
The symptom Heartburn does not actually occur in the heart. Which organ does Heartburn cause a burning sensation in?
Upper Stomach
What occurs when Mom's blood tests Rh Negative but the baby's blood tests Rh Positive?
Mom's body attacks the baby- treats it like a germ to kill.
It's a myth pregnant women need to eat double the calories. They do, however, need extra calories to support fetal growth. How many extra calories do they need to consume per day?
200-300 calories per day
Not pregnant= 2,400 calories per day
Pregnant= Around 2,700 per day
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is an example of what type of Birth Defect: Environmental, Chromosomal, or Combination.
Environmental
What does it mean when complications have the word "Gestational" in the name?
It's temporary, only while the mother is pregnant. It will go away after giving birth.