Exam 1 Flashcards
During brain development, process in which the neurons begin to associate with one another to coordinate activities is
integration
causes contractions, helping push baby through birth canal
Oxytocin
helps relax the uterine muscles and ligament, preparing the body for labor
Relaxin
increases after birth, stimulates milk production
Prolactin
throughout the pregnancy the levels of these hormones change significantly, causes uterine growth and increased blood flow
Estrogen
can rise due to the excitement and anticipation at childbirth
Adrenaline
false labor, practice contractions
Braxton Hicks Contractions
can start as early as second trimester, most common in third
Braxton Hicks: Timing
these contractions are typically short in duration; lasts around 30 seconds to 2 minutes
Braxton Hicks: Duration
may occur a few times a day
Braxton Hicks: Frequency
usually painless; some women describe them as a tight or squeezing sensation
Braxton Hicks: Pain or Discomfort
do not follow a regular pattern or increasing frequency
Braxton Hicks: no regular pattern
dehydration, physical activity, a full bladder, changes in position triggers
Braxton Hicks: Triggers
hormone produced in the hypothalamus of the brain, plays a role in the body’s stress response system
(CRH) Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Stages of birth
early labor, active labor
full dilation
delivery of the placenta
How many positions of birth
3
Types of birth
vaginal birth and c-section
Birth Medications
epidural, intravenous, magnesium sulfate, steroids, nitrates
Birth complications
post maturity, prematurity, low birth weight, small at birth, still born, perinatal anoxia
Birth diagnostic tests
APGAR and Brazelton
Growth patterns
proximodistal, cephalocaudal
Sleep patterns and moral principles
incest avoidance ideal, autonomy, seeking independents, sacred couple, emotional and sexual intimacy for partners, respect for hierarchy, female chastity and anxiety, protection of vulnerable
Mothers after birth
postpartum rest, co-sleeping, supportive roles, postpartum confinement, supportive roles
Newborn after birth
swaddling, room sharing, breastfeeding on demand, cradle, baby carrying
Brain development and process involved
neurogenesis, cell migration, maturation, synaptogenesis, pruning, myelin formation
Breastfeeding
mother and baby
Denver Development Scale
tool to assess the development progress of infants and young children
Neonatal reflexes
rooting (baby’s cheek is touched, baby will turn their head and smile), moro (extends legs or arms), grasping (makes strong fist), walking (making step like motions), swimming (makes swimming movement), tonic neck (turns head to one side)
Smell/taste
begin to develop in the womb, the taste preferences may last into early childhood
Sight
last developed
Hear
even in the womb, fetuses respond to sound
Touch
tickle them, first sense to develop
Depth Perception
8 months
SIDS
sudden infant syndrome
born premature
some ethnic groups more susceptible
cardiac issues affiliated
Affordance
kids process skills and environment to learn how to problem solve
properties of users which show users the actions they take
