Childbirth and Relationships Flashcards
Adrenal gland
Helps body react suddenly
Pituitary gland
Master gland of the body
In charge of growth
Thyroid gland
In charge of metabolism
Goiter
Enlarges thyroid gland
HCG
Hormone secreted by the placenta
Prolactin
Hormone that stimulates milk production
Estrogen and progesterone
Two female hormones
Often included in birth control pills
PMS
Per-menstural syndrome
Occurs between ovulation and menstruation
FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Cause birth defects including mental retardation
Rh factor
Can be a problem if a negative mother has a second positive child
What kind of hormone is looked for in pregnancy tests?
HCG
Toxemia
High blood pressure in a pregnant woman
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-cursor to high blood pressure
Edema
Water weight gain, swollen tissues
Post-partum depression
Period following the birth of a baby when the mother’s hormones may lead her to experience symptoms of depression.
Ectopic pregnancy
The embryo me plants in the Fallopian Tube instead of the uterus
Miscarriage
A spontaneous abortion
Gynecologist
Specialist dealing with the female patient and her reproductive system
Obstetrician
Specialist who deals with pregnant women and delivers babies
OB/Gyn
Specialist who deals with pregnant and non-pregnant women
Amniocentesis
Optional test to determine if the baby is genetically healthy
Sample of amniotic fluid is studied
Vagina
Part of the female body
Serves as the birth canal
Ovulation
Releases an egg form the ovary 14 days before menstrual cycle
Fallopian tube
Place where fertilization occurs
Zygote
A fertilized egg
Uterus
Organ that houses the fetus during development
Endometrium
Lining of the uterus
Amniotic fluid
Surrounds baby in womb
Epidural
Shot in the lower lumber region to numb the lower part of the body
Cesarian section
Surgical removal of a baby from mother’ uterus
Breech baby
Feet first. I the birth canal
Pediatrician
The baby’s doctor
Nero-natal physician
Cares for premature and medically fragile newborns
Normal length of pregnancy
40 weeks
Colostrum
The clear fluid s baby nurses from its mother’ breast before the milk comes in
Contains antibodies to protect baby in the first weeks of life
Fraternal twins
2 eggs, 2 sperm
Identical twins
1 egg, 1 sperm
Zygote splits into two
After birth
Birth of the placenta
Apgar test
Test given to baby after birth
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar in pregnant woman
Requirements to a healthy relationship
Each person must have a positive self-image
Love develops in stages
Stages of development in a relationship
Attraction, casual friendship, close friendship, intimate friendship, mature love
Attraction
Something about the person catches your attention
Casual friendship
Begin to share interests and activities
Close friendship
Learn more about the person’s feelings and values
Intimate friendship
Friends reveal their faults
Mature love
Each party learns to grow socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually
