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2: Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth Flashcards

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death during the first year of life

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infant mortality

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a hormone often measured in saliva by researchers as a biological marker of stress

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cortisol

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second stage of prenatal development, during which all major organs are constructed - lasts 6 weeks

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embryonic stage

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an illness that a child gets by inheriting two copies of the abnormal gene that causes it (both parents)

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recessive disorder

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an image of a fetus in the womb that helps to date the pregnancy, assess the fetus’ growth, and identify abnormalities

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ultrasound

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new research discipline exploring the impact of traumatic pregnancy events and stress on producing low birth weight, obesity, and long-term physical problems

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fetal programming research

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the period of pregnancy (266-277 days)

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gestation

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the moment, around day 14 of a woman’s menstrual cycle, when an ovum is expelled from the ovary

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ovulation

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second-trimester procedure, involves inserting a syringe in woman’s uterus to extract sample of amniotic fluid, which is tested for genetic/chromosomal conditions

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amniocentesis

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a common situation in affluent countries, in which parents are torn between the demands of family and a career

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family-work conflict

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a substance that crosses the placenta and harms the fetus

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teratogen

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the earliest point at which a baby can survive outside the womb (22-23 weeks)

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age of viability

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the material that makes up genes, which bear our hereditary characteristics

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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the naturally occurring loss of a pregnancy and death of the fetus

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miscarriage

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the process in which a blastocyst becomes embedded in the uterine wall

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implantation

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the time when a body structure is most vulnerable to damage by a teratogen, typically when the organ or process is rapidly developing, coming “online”

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sensitive period

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a blood test to determine whether a person carries the gene for a given genetic disorder

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genetic testing

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a bag-shaped, fluid-filled membrane that contains and insulates the fetus

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amniotic sac

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any fertility treatment in which the egg is fertilized outside the womb

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assisted reproductive technology (ART)

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the narrow lower portion (neck) of the uterus

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cervix

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a professional who counsels parents-to-be about their children’s risk of developing genetic disorders, available treatments

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genetic counselor

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three month-long segments into which pregnancy is divided

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trimesters

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first 14 days of prenatal development, from fertilization to implantation

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germinal stage

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thread-like strands of DNA located in the nucleus of every cell (every cell has 46, except sperm and ova, which have 23)

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chromosomes

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almond-shaped organs that contain the woman’s eggs (ova)

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ovaries

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delivering a baby surgically by extracting the fetus through incisions in the abdominal wall and uterus

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cesarean section (C-section)

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the hollow sphere of roughly 100 cells formed during the germinal stage in preparation for implantation

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blastocyst

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slim, pipe-like structures that connect the ovaries with the uterus

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fallopian tubes

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an illness carried on the mother’s X chromosome that typically leaves female offspring unaffected but has a 50/50 chance of affecting male offspring

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sex-linked single-gene disorder

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the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sex (or inability to carry a child to term)

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infertility

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popular method preparing women for childbirth by teaching pain management through relaxation and breathing exercises

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Lamaze method

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painkilling medication used to numb a woman’s body below the waist during childbirth

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epidural

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the union of sperm and egg

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fertilization

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an illness that a child gets by inheriting one copy of the abnormal gene that causes it (50/50 chance if parent has it)

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dominant disorder

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learning impairments and behavioral problems during infancy and childhood

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developmental disorders

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an egg cell containing the genetic material contributed by the mother to the baby

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ovum

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the developmental principle that growth occurs in a sequence from head to toe

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cephalocaudal sequence

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most common chromosomal abnormality, causing intellectual disability, distinctive physical characteristics and health problems

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Down syndrome

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a pregnant woman’s first feeling of the fetus moving inside her body

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quickening

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segment of DNA that contains a chemical blueprint for manufacturing a particular protein, carrying out physical processes of life

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gene

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third and final stage of prenatal development, characterized by physical refinements, massive growth, and development of the brain - lasts 7 months

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fetal stage

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a quick test used to assess a just-delivered baby’s condition by measuring heart rate, muscle tone, respiration, reflex response, and color

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Apgar scale

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the structure that attaches the placenta to the fetus, through which nutrients are passed and fetal wastes are removed

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umbilical cord

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an infertility treatment in which conception occurs outside the womb

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in vitro fertilization

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a fertilized ovum - result of fertilization

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zygote

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a physical or neurological problem that occurs prenatally or at birth

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birth defect

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chemical substances released in the bloodstream that target and change organs and tissues

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hormones

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person who provides emotional and physical support during labor (natural childbirth), doesn’t perform any healthcare tasks

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doula

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a riskier first-trimester pregnancy test for fetal genetic disorders, involves inserting catheter into vagina and withdrawing piece of placenta

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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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a cylindrical structure that forms along the back of the embryo and develops into the brain and spinal cord

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neural tube

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labor and birth experience without medical interventions

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natural childbirth

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a weight at birth of less than 3 ¼ pounds

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very low birth weight (VLBW)

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the developmental principle that growth occurs from the most interior parts of the body outward

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proximodistal sequence

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pear-shaped muscular organ in a woman’s abdomen that houses the developing baby

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uterus

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healthcare professional trained to handle low-risk deliveries with fewer medical interventions

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certified midwife

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a cluster of birth defects caused by the mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy

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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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structure projecting from the wall of the uterus during pregnancy through which the developing baby absorbs nutrients

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placenta

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a special hospital unit that treats at-risk newborns, such as LBW and VLBW babies

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neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

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the developmental principle that large structures (and movements) precede increasingly detailed refinements

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mass-to-specific sequence

60
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a weight at birth of less than 5 ½ pounds

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low birth weight (LBW)

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