Pregnancy and Child Birth

Question 1

Name some signs of Pregnancy (in Females)

Answer 1

Missed menstrual period
Enlarged and tender breasts
Morning sickness (nausea and/or vomiting; not necessarily in the morning)
Frequent urination
Tiredness
Slight weight gain
Bloated feeling in the abdomen
Moodiness
Cravings
Increased appetite

Question 2

What is conception and how is it different than fertilization and reproduction?

Answer 2

Conception – moment of fertilization when sperm and egg unit

Fertilization- Process in which an egg cell (AKA ovum) unites with a sperm cell

Reproduction- Process by which a new life is begun

Question 3

The embryo is called a ______ after __ weeks of pregnancy

Answer 3

Fetus; 8

Question 4

What is the purpose of the placenta?

Answer 4

transfers oxygen and nutrients from mother to developing baby

Question 5

What is the umbilical cord?

Answer 5

connects placenta to developing baby

Question 6

When does the heart start beating?

Answer 6

Day 25

Question 7

When is the brain developed?

Answer 7

26 Weeks

Question 8

How long will a pregnancy last?

Answer 8

40 Weeks

Question 9

Name two ways a baby can come into this world

Answer 9

Vaginal or Cesarian Section (AKA C-Section)

Question 10

What is the breached position?

Answer 10

When the baby’s head is not positioned head down in women’s pelvis

Question 11

What are the stages of delivery?

Answer 11

Dilation (opening of cervix)
Delivery (birth of baby)
Afterbirth (delivery of placenta)

Question 12

How long does the first stage take?

Answer 12

5min to 20+ hours

Question 13

What hormone is released to get contractions?

Answer 13

Oxytocin

Question 14

What is important in preconception care?

Answer 14

Improves chances of having a healthy baby
Taking care of self before pregnancy (women and men)
Healthy diet
Being physically active
Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and other drugs

Question 15

What is a miscarriage?

Answer 15

A natural termination of a pregnancy before a baby is developed enough to survive on its own

Question 16

What is ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 16

a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg becomes implanted outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.

Question 17

What time frame will a baby be classified as premature?

Answer 17

the birth of a baby before it is fully developed (born at less than 37 weeks from the time of conception).

Question 18

What is a low birth weight?

Answer 18

5 pounds 8 oz

Question 19

What is toxemia?

Answer 19

a life threating condition for the mother and the developing fetus - The mother’s blood pressure will increase, which causes a drop in the blood supply to the baby

Question 20

Name some ways people can advocate for a healthy pregnancy?

Answer 20

Possible campaigns:	
Public service announcement
Webpage mockup
Social medial campaign mockup
Letter to a senator or state representative

Possible topics:
Prenatal medical care
Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy
Abstinence from drugs and alcohol during pregnancy (may select a specific drug)
Role of the father in a healthy pregnancy and birth
Where to get support in the community

Question 21

What hormone is released to help the mother produce milk?

Answer 21

Ask potoker

Question 22

What is an episiotomy?

Answer 22

surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through.

Question 23

What is one important reason one might do a c-section?

Answer 23

Mother has an STI; baby in breached position; umbilical cord wrapped around neck

Question 24

Describe the path of a fertilized egg

Answer 24

Fertilized egg travels down fallopian tube and implants into lining of the uterus

Question 25

When will the mother feel fetus move?

Answer 25

4 Months

Question 26

Name some birthing options

Answer 26

Hospital birth
Birthing center
Home birth
Physician or midwife usually assists women during labor and delivery
Natural childbirth
Medication to manage pain