Child Development- Chapter 6

Question 1

Once the amniotic sac has ruptured, what is the time frame in which the baby should be delivered?

Answer 1

24-48 hours

Question 2

What is colostrum and why is it important?

Answer 2

Colostrum is the thick nutrient-rich milk that is given to the baby during the first breast feedings.

Question 3

What can doctors do to stop premature labor?

Answer 3

Doctors are somtimes able to use medications to stop premature labor, many times the mother will be put on bed rest to help keep the labor from starting again.

Question 4

When do most mother’s begin breast-feeding?

Answer 4

Immediately after the baby is born.

Question 5

In what stage of labor is the baby born?

Answer 5

The 2nd stage

Question 6

What age group is at higher risk for premature birth?

Answer 6

Teen Parents

Question 7

In what ways can doctors induce labor?

Answer 7

Using medication and puncturing the amniotic sac.

Question 8

How is the baby monitored during labor?

Answer 8

Ultrasound, monitors placed on Mom’s stomach, fetal monitor on the baby’s head

Question 9

What stage of labor is the longest?

Answer 9

The 1st stage

Question 10

Why do some parents choose to save their babies chord blood?

Answer 10

So that it can be used in the future for medical reasons.

Question 11

What signs can you look for to see if labor is false?

Answer 11

During false labor contractions are usually irregular and do not follow a rhythm

Question 12

What signs should you look for to determine when labor has began?

Answer 12

The bloody show, the amniotic sac is broken, contractions are regular and increase in strength

Question 13

Why is it important to monitor the baby during labor?

Answer 13

To make sure the baby is not under stress

Question 14

What is postpartum depression and what causes it?

Answer 14

Postpartum depression is a depression that some mothers experience after the birth of their baby. It is characterized by feeling very sad or overly anxious. Some mothers feel a lack of interest in their new baby. It is caused by the many physical and emotional changes that occur right after the labor and delivery.

Question 15

What is a NICU?

Answer 15

NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This is where they keep babies that need special care. Most premature babies will spend time the in the NICU.

Question 16

What are some common problems that premature babies have?

Answer 16

They may have not developed their sucking reflex yet, they may have difficulties breathing, they may have low birth weight and trouble regulating theiry body temperatures.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the mucus plug?

Answer 17

The mucus plug seals the cervix during pregnancy. It is a barrier that keeps bacteria from entering the uterus during pregnancy.

Question 18

What is an incubator?

Answer 18

An incubator is a device that is used to help regulate the body temperature of newborns. It is enclosed and makes it easier to control the environment that the newborn is in.

Question 19

What are forceps and why are they sometimes used?

Answer 19

Forceps are a device that doctors use to help pull the baby from the birth canal. They fit around the babies head. They are used when the baby is stuck in the birth canal and needs extra help during delivery.

Question 20

What are fontanels and how do they make child birth easier?

Answer 20

Fontanels are the spots in the babies skull that are not fused together yet. We commonly refer to them as “soft spots.” They help during child birth because it allows the babies head to squeeze through the birth canal.

Question 21

What is a cesearan birth?

Answer 21

It is a surgical incision that is made in the mother’s abdomen to deliver the baby.

Question 22

What is Jaundice?

Answer 22

It is a condition in which the liver cannot remove waste from the blood causing the baby to have a yellow tint.

Question 23

What are contractions?

Answer 23

They are the tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles.

Question 24

What scale is used to assess newborns?

Answer 24

The Apgar Scale. It evaluates the physical condition of the newborn based on heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and skin color.

Question 25

What happens in the first stage of labor?

Answer 25

In the first stage of labor contractions begin causing the cervix to dialte (widen) and efface (thin).

Question 26

What happens during the second stage of labor?

Answer 26

The baby is delivered.

Question 27

What happens during the thrid stage of labor?

Answer 27

The placenta is delivered.

Question 28

What procedures are done in the hospital to encourage and promote bonding between parents and their baby?

Answer 28

Immediately after the baby is delivered, it is placed on the mother’s abdomen for bonding. Then it is removed for testing and cleaning. Now most babies room-in with their mothers rather than going to the nursery.