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Childbirth and Relationships Flashcards

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Adrenal gland

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Helps body react suddenly

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Pituitary gland

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Master gland of the body

In charge of growth

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Thyroid gland

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In charge of metabolism

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Goiter

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Enlarges thyroid gland

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5
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HCG

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Hormone secreted by the placenta

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Prolactin

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Hormone that stimulates milk production

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Estrogen and progesterone

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Two female hormones

Often included in birth control pills

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PMS

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Per-menstural syndrome

Occurs between ovulation and menstruation

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FAS

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Fetal alcohol syndrome

Cause birth defects including mental retardation

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Rh factor

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Can be a problem if a negative mother has a second positive child

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11
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What kind of hormone is looked for in pregnancy tests?

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HCG

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Toxemia

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High blood pressure in a pregnant woman

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Pre-eclampsia

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Pre-cursor to high blood pressure

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Edema

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Water weight gain, swollen tissues

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Post-partum depression

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Period following the birth of a baby when the mother’s hormones may lead her to experience symptoms of depression.

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Ectopic pregnancy

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The embryo me plants in the Fallopian Tube instead of the uterus

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Miscarriage

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A spontaneous abortion

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Gynecologist

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Specialist dealing with the female patient and her reproductive system

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Obstetrician

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Specialist who deals with pregnant women and delivers babies

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OB/Gyn

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Specialist who deals with pregnant and non-pregnant women

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Amniocentesis

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Optional test to determine if the baby is genetically healthy
Sample of amniotic fluid is studied

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Vagina

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Part of the female body

Serves as the birth canal

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Ovulation

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Releases an egg form the ovary 14 days before menstrual cycle

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Fallopian tube

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Place where fertilization occurs

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Zygote

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A fertilized egg

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Uterus

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Organ that houses the fetus during development

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Endometrium

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Lining of the uterus

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Amniotic fluid

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Surrounds baby in womb

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Epidural

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Shot in the lower lumber region to numb the lower part of the body

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Cesarian section

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Surgical removal of a baby from mother’ uterus

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Breech baby

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Feet first. I the birth canal

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Pediatrician

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The baby’s doctor

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Nero-natal physician

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Cares for premature and medically fragile newborns

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Normal length of pregnancy

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40 weeks

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Colostrum

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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

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Fraternal twins

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2 eggs, 2 sperm

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Identical twins

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1 egg, 1 sperm

Zygote splits into two

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After birth

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Birth of the placenta

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Apgar test

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Test given to baby after birth

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Hyperglycemia

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High blood sugar in pregnant woman

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Requirements to a healthy relationship

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Each person must have a positive self-image

Love develops in stages

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Stages of development in a relationship

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Attraction, casual friendship, close friendship, intimate friendship, mature love

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Attraction

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Something about the person catches your attention

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Casual friendship

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Begin to share interests and activities

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Close friendship

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Learn more about the person’s feelings and values

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Intimate friendship

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Friends reveal their faults

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Mature love

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Each party learns to grow socially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually

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