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ASU Chapter 3: Prenatal Development and Birth Flashcards

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
This period takes place in the first two weeks after conception.

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Germinal Period

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Inner layer of cells that develops into the embryo.

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Blastocyst

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Outer layer of cells that provides nutrition to and support for the embryo.

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Trophoblast

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
This period occurs two to eight weeks after conception.

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Embryonic Period

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
3 layers of cells forming the embryo.

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  • Endoderm
  • Mesoderm
  • Ectoderm
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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Organs appear within this prenatal period.

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Embryonic Period

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats.

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Amnion

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Contains two arteries and a vein — connects the baby to the placenta.

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Umbilical Cord

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and offspring intertwine but do not join.

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Placenta

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Process of organ formation that takes place during the first two months of prenatal development.

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Organogenesis

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
This period occurs between two months after conception and birth.

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Fetal Period

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
FIRST TRIMESTER:
- Amniotic sac envelops preliminary tissues of entire body.
- Organism is now called “zygote”

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Conception to 4 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
FIRST TRIMESTER:
- Fetal heatbeat detectable with ultrasound
- Now called an “embryo”

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8 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
FIRST TRIMESTER:
- Sex distinguishable
- Now called a “fetus”
- Can urinate

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12 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
SECOND TRIMESTER:
- Lanugo (downy hair) covers the bdy
- Able to roll over in amniotic fluid
- Strong heartbeat

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16 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
SECOND TRIMESTER:
- Can suck their thumb
- Hiccups
- Heartbeat audible with stethoscope

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20 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
SECOND TRIMESTER:
- Eyes are open
- Skin is wrinkled; covered by protective coating (Vernix Caseosa)
- Waste matter collected in bowel

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24 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
THIRD TRIMESTER:
- Very active
- Adding body fat
- Rudimentary breathing movements present

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28 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
THIRD TRIMESTER:
- Has periods of sleep and wakefulness
- May assume the birth position
- Bones of head are soft and flexible

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32 Weeks

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TRIMESTERS OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
THIRD TRIMESTER:
- Skin less wrinkled; Vernix Caseosa is thick
- Less active
- Gaining immunities from parent

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36 to 38 Weeks

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Nerve cells which handle information processing at the cellular level in the brain.

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Neurons

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Failure of the neural tube to close may cause _______ and ______.

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Anencephaly and Spina Bifida

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Generation of new neurons.

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Neurogenesis

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Cells moving outward from their point of origin to their appropriate locations.

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Neuronal Migration

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THE COURSE OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Enumerate the 4 important Phases of the Brain’s Development.

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  • Neural Tube
  • Neurogenesis
  • Neuronal Migration
  • Neural Connectivity
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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
An agent that causes a birth defect.

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Teratogen

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Field of study that investigates the causes of birth defects.

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Teratology

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
Which prenatal period of development has the greatest sensitivity to teratogens?

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Embryonic Period

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
The 4 types of prescription drugs that can function as Teratogens include…?

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  • Antibiotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Hormones
  • Accutane
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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
The 2 types of Antibiotics and 2 types of Hormones that can function as Teratogens are…?

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ANTIBIOTICS:
- Streptomycin
- Tetracycline

HORMONES:
- Progestin
- Synthetic Estrogen

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
The 2 types of nonprescription drugs that can be harmful to Prenatal Development include…?

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  • Diet Pills
  • Aspirin (in high doses)
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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
These Teratogens act on the nervous sytem to alter states of consciousness, modify perceptions, and change moods.

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Psychoactive Drugs

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
The 3 Types of Psychoactive Drugs include…?

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  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol
  • Hard Drugs (Cocaine, Marijuana, Heroin etc)
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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
TRUE or FALSE: Incompatibility between the mother’s and father’s blood types poses as a risk to Prenatal Development.

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TRUE

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TERATOLOGY AND HAZARDS TO PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT:
What 4 types of Maternal Diseases can act as Hazards to Prenatal Development?

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  • Rubella
  • Syphilis
  • Genital Herpes
  • AIDS
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PRENATAL CARE:
Relationship-centered program which provides complete Prenatal Care in a group setting.

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Centering Pregnancy

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PRENATAL CARE:
Home visits by trained nurses beginning in the second or third trimester of Prenatal Development.

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Nurse Family Partnership

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BIRTH PROCESS:
The longest stage of birth wherein uterine contractions are 15 to 20 minutes apart, and last up to a minute.

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1st Stage

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BIRTH PROCESS:
A stage of birth wherein the baby’s head starts to move through the cervix and the birth canal, ending only when the baby completely emerges from its parent’s body.

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2nd Stage

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BIRTH PROCESS:
A stage of birth where Afterbirth occurs, wherein the placenta, umbilical cord, and other membranes are detached and expelled.

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3rd Stage

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BIRTH PROCESS:
A caregiver who provides continous physical, emotional, and educational support for the mother before, during, and after childbirth.

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Doula

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BIRTH PROCESS:
Method of childbirth wherein Analgesia, Anesthesia and Oxytocin are administered to the parent.

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Medication

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BIRTH PROCESS:
Method of childbirth wherein it reduces the parent’s pain by decreasing their fear through childbirth education, and relaxation techniques during the delivery.

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Natural Childbirth

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BIRTH PROCESS:
Method of childbirth wherein special breathing techniques are taught to control pushing in the final stages of labor. The parent is provided a detailed anatomy and physiology course prior.

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Prepared Childbirth

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BIRTH PROCESS:
Method of childbirth also known as the Lamaze Method.

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Prepared Childbirth

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BIRTH PROCESS:
Method of childbirth wherein a surgical procedure is administered - in which the baby is removed from the parent’s uterus through an incision in their abdomen.

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Cesarean Delivery

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BIRTH PROCESS:
A baby’s position in the uterus that causes the buttocks to be the first part to emerge from the vagina is called…?

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Breech Position

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ASSESSING THE NEWBORN:
Used in the first month of life to assess the newborn’s neurological development, reflexes and reactions to people and objects.

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Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)

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ASSESSING THE NEWBORN:
Assessment of the newborn’s behavior, neurological and stress responses, and regulatory capacities.

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)

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ASSESSING THE NEWBORN:
NBAS stands for…?

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Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

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ASSESSING THE NEWBORN:
NNNS stands for…?

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neurobehavioral Scale

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PRETERM AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS:
Low birth weight infants weigh less than _ / pounds at birth.

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5 1/2 pounds

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PRETERM AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS:
The classification given to infants born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation.

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Preterm Infants

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PRETERM AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS:
The classification given to infants whose birth weights are below normal when the length of the pregnancy is considered.

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Small for Date Infants

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PRETERM AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS:
This type of care nurturing low birth weight and preterm infants involves skin-to-skin contact.

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Kangaroo Care

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POSTPARTUM PERIOD:
This involves a major depressive episode that typically occurs four weeks after delivery.

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Postpartum Depression

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A period after childbirth that lasts until the parent’s body has completed its adjustment and has returned to a nearly prepregnant state.

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Postpartum Period

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EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENTS:
A depression that occurs after childbirth, associated with strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair.

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Postpartum Depression

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EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENTS:
The 3 possible treatments for Postpartum Depression include..?

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  • Antidepressants
  • Psychotherapy
  • Regular Exercise
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This condition has symptoms that appear 2 to 3 days after delivery, but usually subside within 1 to 2 weeks.

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Postpartum Blues

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This condition has symptoms that linger for weeks or months and interfere with daily functioning.

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Postpartum Depression

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BONDING:
An arrangement wherein baby remains in its parent’s room most of the time during its hospital stay.

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Rooming-in Arrangement

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BONDING:
An arrangement wherein baby remains in its parent’s room most of the time during its hospital stay.

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Rooming-in Arrangement

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