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to not fail

1
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dilation of cervix in order for active labour to occur

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3cm

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2
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placenta

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an organ that transfers nutrients from mother to baby

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3
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umbilical cord

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the flexible cord that contains blood vessels and connects the baby to the placenta

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4
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prolactin

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the major hormone of breastmilk synthesis and breast feeding

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5
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oxytocin

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reduces stress and conserves energy, reproductive hormone

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6
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endorphins

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pain killer; stress hormone released under pain

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7
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vernix

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waxy white substance; a protective coating that forms on baby’s skin in utero

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8
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lanugo

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fine hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn

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9
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what is the ideal temperature of sperm?

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3 degrees cooler than body temperature

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10
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where is sperm made?

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testicles

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11
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where is sperm stored?

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vas deferens

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12
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how long does it take for sperm to mature?

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70 days

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13
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fontanels

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soft spot in the back of a babys head

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14
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lightning

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when the babys head descends into the mothers pelvis

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15
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the show

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when the mucus plug comes out

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16
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6 reasons for cesarian section

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  • labour is too long and difficult
  • baby’s or mother’s health is in danger
  • baby is in “breech” position
  • problem with umbilical cord or placenta
  • baby gets stuck (pelvis is too small)
  • mother has STI (baby can contract in birth canal)
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17
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what is the average length of a fertility cycle?

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28 days

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18
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what happens on day 12 of fertility?

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estrogen increases

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19
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how much of our anatomical structure develops in utero

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90%

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20
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when is the embryo considered a fetus

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week 8

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21
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which term refers to the fetus’s position, bum first?

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breech

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22
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how long do contractions last when they begin

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last for 30s

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23
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what reaction is part of the rooting reflex when somebody strokes the babys face

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move their head in the direction of the touch

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24
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how far apart are contractions

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10 mins

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25
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why are hiccups important

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helps the baby develop breathing

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26
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true about biological development (growth)

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development occurs in an organized, sequential order for everyone

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27
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the fundamental principle of maturational development

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as we mature, our movements become more precise

28
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reflex: the babys head is turned to one side with one arm stretched out and the other arm bent at the elbow

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tonic neck reflex

29
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when a baby is startled by a loud sound

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moro reflex

30
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this reflex helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding

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rooting reflex

31
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when you stroke a babys palm

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palmar grasp

32
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reflex: when the baby takes steps when they are held upright on a hard surface

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standing reflex

33
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reflex definition

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involuntary movement

34
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Reflex: what is also called the fencing position?

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tonic neck reflex

35
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reflex: makes the baby throw back head, extends arms and legs, cries and retracts

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moro/startle reflex

36
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what grasp is activated when a baby can pick up an object with an index finger and thumb?

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pincer grasp

37
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what concept is active when a child knows that the volume of an object does not change and the shape does?

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conservation

38
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what is the grasp when a baby holds an object in his or her fists?

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palmer grasp

39
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when a kid knows that an object exists even though they cant see it

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object permanence

40
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separation anxiety

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Unease or discomfort an infant shows when left by their caregiver

41
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cephalocaudal

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head-tail sequence

42
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proximodistal

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centre outwards

43
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orthogenetic

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simple to complex

44
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milestones

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physical changes we can measure

45
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baby can hold head up when it walks

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cephalocaudal

46
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lines to circles

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orthogenetic

47
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baby can push up with arms raising head from floor

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cephalocaudal

48
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baby can raise arm before making a fist

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orthogenetic or proximodistal

49
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how old is the kid when he or she can lift head and/or chest when lying on tummy

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3 months

50
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when they can pull himself up to a standing position

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proximodistal

51
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how old is a baby when they can roll over

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3-6 months

52
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how old is a baby when they can pull them self up to side of crib

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3-6 months

53
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how old is the baby when they
start crawling

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6-9 months

54
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how old is the baby when they transfer 1 object from one hand the other

A

6-9 months

55
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how old is the baby when they start sitting without support

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12 months

56
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how old is the baby when they
start rolling a ball

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9-12 months

57
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how old is the baby when they can see 8-12 inches away

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3 months

58
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how old is the baby when they follow a moving object

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3-6 months

59
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how old is the baby when they pick up objects with finger and thumb

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9-12 months

60
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which hormone causes contractions

A

oxytocin

61
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what term refers to the natural termination of pregnancy

A

misscarriage

62
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what are more than half of all misscarriages caused by

A

chromosomal abnormailities

63
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what are the three things that keep a fetus warm

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lanugo, vernix, mothers body temp

64
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which hormone is involved in breast feeding

A

prolactin

65
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what three hormones are active in labour and delivery

A

endorphins, prolactin, oxytocin

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