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ch 6: conception, pregnancy and childbirth Flashcards

1
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what are some reasons why the sperm doesn’t reach the egg? (3)

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  • gravity: depends on sexual position
  • acidity: kills any extra sperms
  • wrong fallopian tube: some sperms swim up the wrong tube
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what is the “zona pellucida”?

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jelly layer surrounding the egg which has to be penetrated for sperm to reach the egg

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what is hyaluronidase ?

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this used to break down the jelly layer around the egg for sperm to reach the egg.

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Steps to get pregnant? (7)

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  • find ovulation dates
  • have sex at ovulation
  • have sex every 24-48 hrs for sperm to re-spawn
  • try missionary
  • lift hips and legs after sex
  • don’t douche
  • have an orgasm
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what are the three germ layers in a developing embryo?

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  1. Ectoderm
  2. Mesoderm
  3. Endoderm
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what is the ectoderm do?

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forms skin in fetus

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what is the mesoderm?

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forms muscles, skeleton, circulatory system, and urine system in fetus.

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what is the endoderm?

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forms the digestive system in the fetus

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function of the placenta? (3)

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  • Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)
  • Exchange nutrients from mother and fetus
  • Produces extra progesterone which changes influx in hormones
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what week does the umbilical cord develop?

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the 5th week and it is attached to the placenta

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what is the “amnion? (3)

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  • liquid that keeps fetus floating
  • maintains temperature
  • protects fetus from outside harm
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what are the 3 signs of pregnancy (3 p’s)

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  1. presumptive signs
    -missing your period
  2. probably signs
  3. positive signs
    -ultrasound
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“What is Nagele’s Rule”?

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Estimated Due Date = 1st day of last period - 3months +7 days + 1 year

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what is “Breech Presentation”

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the head of the baby is facing up in the uterus

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what is “Cephalic Presentation”

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The head of the baby is facing down in the uterus

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1st Trimester changes: PHYSICAL (5)

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  1. swollen breasts
  2. frequent pee
  3. discharge
  4. nausea
  5. fatigue
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1st Trimester changes: PSYCHOLOGICAL

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  1. depression
  2. anxiety about miscarriage
  3. protective factors
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2nd Trimester changes: PHYSICAL

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  1. big belly
  2. decrease of symptoms
  3. edema
  4. boobs fully developed
  5. fetus moves
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2nd Trimester changes: PSYCHOLOGICAL

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  1. calmer
  2. pride
  3. excitement
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3rd Trimester changes: PHYSICAL

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  1. noticing more fetus activity
  2. symptoms from pressure on organs
  3. awkwardness
  4. braxton hicks contractions
  5. engagement of the head
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3rd Trimester Changes: PSYCHOLOGICAL

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  1. Impatience
  2. concern about the health of baby
  3. fears about labour and delivery
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In the 1st trimester, why would a psychological change be depression?

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if a pregnancy is unplanned and the woman is not able to support herself and the baby, this can lead to depression and anxiety

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In the 3rd trimester, for “physical changes” what are the symptoms of pressure on organs?

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  1. pressure on bladder = having to pee all the time
  2. pressure on lungs = hard to breathe with fetus pushing up against lungs
  3. pressure on stomach = it is a weird sensation
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24
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In the 3rd trimester, what are some of the “awkwardness’” that happen in physical changes?

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-gaining up to 8lbs of water weight
- boobs getting 1.5lbs bigger

25
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what is the “Braxton- Hicks” contractions?

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can be mistaken for going into labour because the uterus tightens and releases and happens in late pregnancy

26
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when would a doctor need to perform a c-section?

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if the baby’s head is not in the “head down” position

27
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less stress in pregnancy means what?

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fewer problems in childbirth

28
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3 good things for prenatal care?

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  1. Nutrition
  2. Sex during pregnancy
  3. Exercise
29
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why is nutrition important in prenatal care?

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the fetus needs the nutrients that the mother ingests so you need extra of everything for the fetus and the mom

30
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why is sex during pregnancy important in prenatal care?

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its just healthy and completely safe

31
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why is exercise important in prenatal care?

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  • increases oxygen for fetus
  • reduces fluid retention
  • strengthens body for giving birth
32
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what happens at the beginning of labour?

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  • discharge of mucus plug (“the blood show”)
  • membranes containing amniotic fluid rupture (“water breaking”)
  • Braxton Hicks contractions increase
33
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what is the mucus plug?

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plugs the cervix opening from germs getting in

34
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how long does labour last on the average?

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2-24 hours

35
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how long does labour last for someone who is pregnant for the 1st time

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12-15 hours

36
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how long does labor last for someone who is pregnant for the second time?

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8 hours

37
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what happens in the 2nd stage of childbirth?

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  • head moves into the birth canal
  • “crowning”
  • episiotomy
  • first breath
38
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what is an episiotomy?

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an incision into the perineum (rectum).
this speeds up delivery
these are more common on fridays…

39
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what happens in the 3rd stage of childbirth?

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placenta detaches and afterbirth comes out of woman

40
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when are Caesarean sections (c-sections) performed?

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-breech birth
-labour is difficult or abnormal
-fetus is distressed
-women has had previous c-sections

41
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what are some controversies about c-sections ?

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they might be performed too routinely

42
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what are some childbirth options?

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  • lamaze
  • anesthetics
  • home vs hospital births
43
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what is lamaze

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its a way to help people cope with labour, mentally prepares you for giving birth

44
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what kind of anesthetics are used during childbirth ?

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  • epidural
  • nitroxide
45
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why might a home birth be better than a hospital birth?

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being at home with family is a better setting than being in a hospital which is associated with sickness and disease

46
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how old was the oldest woman to give birth?

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66 years old

47
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what are the role of dads when partner is pregnant?

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ambivalence
couvade syndrome
couvade rituals

48
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what is couvade syndrome

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when the dad thinks hes having the same symptoms as his pregnant partner (cravings, nausea, weight gain)

49
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what are couvade rituals

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women squeezed partners testicles while giving birth so they can share the same pain of giving birth

50
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what are some changes that come with the postpartum period?

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  • physical
  • psychological
  • lifestyle
  • exhaustion
  • discomfort
  • changes in hormones
51
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what are some changes with sex during postpartum period?

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  • discomfort after vaginal birth
  • problems with lubrication
  • not feeling confident in your own body
52
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what is prolactin in breastfeeding?

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prolactin : helps with the production of breastmilk

53
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what is oxytocin in breastfeeding?

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helps with the ejection of breastmilk

54
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what is colustrum ?

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it is “breastmilk” and its good for the immune system of the baby

55
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benefits for babies who are breastfed?

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  • enhances brain and visual development
  • less likely to be obese, straighter teeth, less infection in the body
56
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benefits for moms who breastfeed?

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  • postpones ovulation
  • uterus goes back to normal size while breastfeeding
  • helps women lose pregnancy weight
57
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why does breastfeeding help women lose pregnancy weight?

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it burns calories while producing breastmilk and while breastfeeding

58
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what are some disadvantages for moms who breastfeed?

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  • blocked milk ducts (painful)
  • not being able to produce enough milk at the start
  • lots of leaking
  • not being able to control when milk comes out (random triggers)

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