Birth Flashcards
1
Q
Implantation
A
The attachment of the embryo to the lining of the uterus
2
Q
Pregnancy
A
The time the baby spends developing in the uterus
3
Q
Amniotic fluid
A
Protects the embryo
4
Q
Amnion
A
Holds amniotic fluid in place
5
Q
Umbilical cord
A
Carries blood from embryo to the placenta and back
6
Q
Placenta
A
Carries food and oxygen from the mother to the embryo
7
Q
What happens after childbirth
A
The remains of the placenta and umbilical cord pass out
8
Q
Methods used to prevent implantation
A
The morning after pill
The morning after pill
