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Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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what is pregnancy?

A

time period from conception to birth

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2
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what is conception?

A

when sperm and egg meet- fertilization

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3
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what is the fertilization process?

A

sperm meets eggs
cell division occurs
64 cells in plants in uterus called a blastocyst

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4
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what the signs of pregnancy?

A 
period is late, missed or abnormal
breast tenderness or fullness
nausea and vomiting
changes in appetite 
frequent urination 
fatigue or tiredness
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5
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what is a zygote?

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a single cell

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6
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what is the embryo?

A

the mass of cells during the first eight weeks after conception

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7
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what is the fetus?

A

unborn baby- the developing cells

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8
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what is the placenta?

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a temporary organ that attaches the egg to the inner wall of the uterus

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9
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what is the umbilical chord?

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a rope-like structure where the mother and baby exchange oxygen, nutrients, and waste.

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10
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what is the amniotic sac?

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the sac the baby lives in. provides protection and serves as a cushion.

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11
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what is an ectopic pregnancy?

A

the zygote implants in the fallopian tube

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12
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what is a miscarriage?

A

the embryo of the fetus is expelled from the uterus prematurely.

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what is toxemia?

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the pregnant woman has high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in urine

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14
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what is a premature birth?

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the baby is born before 37 weeks

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15
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what is a still birth?

A

a baby is born dead and fully developed

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16
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what is a cesarean section?

A

surgical removal of baby

17
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what is a breech birth?

A

when the fetus is born feet of butt first

18
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what is an ultrasound?

A

high frequency sound waves to take an image of the fetus

19
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what is a amniocentesis?

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a long needle is inserted into the mothers abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic sac and draws fluid which is tested

20
Q

what is childbirth?

A

the process by which a baby moves from the uterus to the outside world

21
Q

what are the three stages of labor?

A

effacement and dilation of the cervix
delivery of the baby
delivery of the placenta

22
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what is the postpartum period?

A

the 6 to 8 week period after the birth of the baby

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