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Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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What are three factors that could affect the growth and development of an unborn baby?

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alcohol,smoking,drugs,diet,

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why is the blood pressure of a pregnant woman checked?

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high blood pressure can indicate pre-eclampsia

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why is a pregnant woman’s urine checked?

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to see if there is protein in it which can indicate an infection

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4
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What is TENS?

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The use of electrical impulses to block pain

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5
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What is pethidine?

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A drug given by injection

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What is an Epidural?

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An injection in the lower part of the spine

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7
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How are identical twins formed?

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One egg is relased from the ovary and fertilised, it then splits in two.

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What are 3 functions of the placenta?

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allows baby to feed, filters out harmful substances, gets rid of waste products, links blood supply of mother and baby

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9
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What is a breech birth?

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When the baby is lyiing with its feet/bum facing down

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What is the role of a health visitor?

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takes over after 10 days, responsible for care until child is 5, gives advice, carreis out development checks

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what is the role of a midwife?

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delivers baby, looks afer mother and baby immediately after birth, carries out antenatal checks

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12
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What is the average weight of a new born baby?

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3.5kg or 7 and a half pounds

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What are Milia?

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small white spots

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14
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What is vernix?

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greasy white substance on the baby’s skin

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15
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What is lanugo?

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fine downy hair

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16
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What is the fontanelle?

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soft spot on the baby’s head

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17
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How can cot death be prevented? give 3 ways

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put baby on back to sleep, baby’s cot in your rooms for 6 months, head uncovered, feet to foot position, do not smoke near baby, don’t use pillows, new matrass, do not sleep with baby in your bed

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18
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What happens in stage 1 of conception?

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The egg is released from the ovary

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What happens in stage 2 of conception?

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The sperm try to fertilise the egg

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20
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What happens in stage 3 of conception?

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the fertilised egg begins to divide as it moves along the fallopian tube

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21
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What happens in stage 4 of conception?

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the fertilised egg reaches the uterus

22
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what happens in stage 5 of conception?

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the fertilised egg implants in the uterus

23
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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Fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus

24
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What 3 pieces of information can an ultrasound scan give?

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number of babies, gender, position of baby, size od baby, heartbeat

25
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What does an incubator do?

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filters air, maintians constant temperature, provides oxygen, controls humidity, reduces risk of infection

26
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What are naigastric tubes for?

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to feed the baby when it can not swallow or suck

27
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What are 4 signs of post nantal depression?

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problems sleeping, feeling sof guikts, rejecting baby, can not bond with baby, loss of appetite, anxuis, mood swings, suicidal feelings

28
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How many days does a woman’s mentrual cycle last?

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29
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Name one hormone that controls the mensrual cycle

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oestrogen, FSH, LH, progesterone

30
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What are 2 causes of infertility?

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blocke tubes, over 35 years old, cancer treatments, drugs, polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance

31
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What is a screening test?

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checks for an abnormality

32
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what is a diagnositc test?

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confirms an abnormality

33
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What are 2 points a woman might put in her birth plan?

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pain relief, birhting partner, where to give brith, who cuts cord, breast or bottle feed

34
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what is an apgar test?

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test carried out immediately after birth

35
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what are 4 pointers to consider as part of pre-conceptual care?

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helathy diet, take folic acid, lose weight if over weight, stop smoking, limit alcohol intake,

36
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What is the lining of the womb called?

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endometrium

37
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When should pre-conceptual care begin?

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three months before trying to conceive

38
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Why are blood tests carried out on pregnant women?

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blood type, blood sugar, some STIs, iron levels

39
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What are two advantages of TENS?

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drug free, can be used at home, no side

40
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what are 2 advantages of epidrual?

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complete pain releif, allows mother to rest, can be topped up, effective for a long time, works quickly

41
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what does indiced mean?

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labour is started artificially

42
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What are 2 early signs of pregnancy?

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missed period, tired, need the toilet more often, feeling sick, sore breastas, metalic taste

43
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What is the role of the amniotic sac?

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keeps foetus at constant temperature, protects against bumps, enables baby to breathe

44
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Why is the uterus important?

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where the baby grows, keeps the baby protected, contracts to deliver baby

45
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Why should pregnant women take folic acid?

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prtoects against spina bifid and helps with the formation of the spine

46
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Name three ways that smoking can affect an unborn baby

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premature birth, miscarraige, still birth, low birth weight

47
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What are 2 foods that should be avoided when pregnant?

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raw/uncooked meat, pate, peanuts, soft cheses, raw eggs, raw shellfish

48
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What does oxytocin do?

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stimualtes contractions during labour, stimualtes the production of milk

49
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How are non-identical twins formed?

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two eggs are fertlised by two sperm

50
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What are forceps?

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surgical instrument that resembles a pair of tongs and can be used to pull the baby out

51
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What is ventouse extraction?

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method to assist delivery of a baby using a vacuum device

52
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What is an episiotomy?

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surgical cut in the muscular area between the vagina and the anus (the area called the perineum) made just before delivery to enlarge your vaginal opening

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