Prenatal
What prenatal test uses a sample of tissue from the membrane surrounding the fetus to test for birth defects?
CVS (Chorionic Villi Sampling)
When is the APGAR test given?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
What is it called when babies aren't given the love and support that they need and then don't develop as they should?
Failure to thrive
Should you provide kids with a variety of experiences?
Yes, but do not overload them with too much at one time. Slowly introduce new ideas and concepts.
How can you prevent Shaken baby syndrome?
Call a friend to talk
Ask someone to come watch the baby
Put the baby in a safe place and go outside
Call a hotline to talk you down
What prenatal test uses a long needle to take a sample of amniotic fluid from the womb?
Amniocentisis
What type of drops can be put in the baby's eyes at birth to prevent infection?
Antibiotic Drops
To base a behavior on somebody else or teach through example is called what?
modeling
Who studied how children learn?
Jean Piaget
Every 4 days so that you can check for allergic reactions.
If a Fetus dies before the 20th week of pregnancy, this is called what?
Miscarriage
At birth, a baby's head is about what percentage of its total height?
1/4 or 25%
A person's unique nature is their what?
Temperament
What would you call an environment that has many sights, sounds, colors, patterns, toys that will promote learning and exploration?
A stimulating environment
What causes suffocation in a baby's crib?
pillows
blankets
stuffed animals
bumper pads
Babies born to mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy may suffer from a condition called what?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Where is blood drawn from on a baby to test their blood type when born?
Umbilical Cord
A feeling response to the world around you is called what?
emotion
How do you increase the connections in a child's brain?
Have them repeat activities that use that part of the brain over and over again. The more repetition, the stronger the connection.
What should you avoid to help reduce the risk of SIDS?
smoking
teen pregnancy
premature birth
drug use
If a pregnant woman has AIDS, what steps can a dr take to prevent the baby's exposure?
Baby should be born by C-Section
Mom and baby given medicine
Baby should be fed with formula not breastmilk
Baby Acne is called what?
Milia
What is colic?
an otherwise healthy baby who cries for no reason, usually late in the afternoon for several hours.
The intellectual development in an infant describes growth in what area?
The brain
How old are babies when they get their first teeth?
6 months old