Babies Flashcards
What is the gestation period?
40 weeks
Over due and premature period
42 weeks and 37 weeks
How does a zygote form
when a sperm cell joins with the egg cell
What undergoes cell division?
Zygote
Where does the baby grow?
Embryo
What is the amniotic sac for?
It protects the baby
What is the placenta do?
it is an organ which supplies the baby with oxygen and nutrients
Does blood mix between the mother and the baby?
No because its 2 different blood types
what connects the baby to the placenta?
umbilical cora
where was the umbilical cord connected
belly button
what damage can be caused to the baby when it’s exposed to alcohol?
brain and spinal damage
what is foetal alcohol syndrome
when a baby is exposed to a lot of alcohol it leads to behavioral problems, poor growth and distinctive facial features
what are the dangers of smoking?
carbon monoxide reduces amount of oxygen that reaches the placenta therefore the baby’s heart beats faster to get enough oxygen which then leads to stress and damage to baby’s brain
risks of smoking
miscarriage
premature birth
low birthdweight
birth defects
asthma
cannabis
increases the risk of low birth weight and prematur birth
cocaine
the placenta becomes detached to the uterus which increases the risk of miscarriage
heroin
it is highly addictive so when babies are hooked to it they have withdrawal symptoms where they can’t east and sleep
name 3 things pregnant women can’t eat
liver
fish
raw egs
