Pregnancy, Childbirth

Question 1

Only a few hundred sperm that enter the vagina reach the egg, and only one can fertilize it

Answer 1

Fertilization

Question 2

The united egg and sperm

Answer 2

The zygote

Question 3

The original cell divided to make 2 cells

Answer 3

Cell division

Question 4

About 5 days after fertilization, the embryo reaches the uterus, where it floats free for a few days. By this time, it is made up of about 50 to 100 cells. The structure is no longer a solid mass of cells, but a sphere of cells surrounding a hollow center

Answer 4

The blastocyst

Question 5

Once the blastocyst forms, it begins to attach itself to the wall of the uterus

Answer 5

Implantation

Question 6

Fluid filled bag of thin tissue that develops around the embryo

Answer 6

Amniotic sac

Question 7

Attachment holding the embryo to the wall of the uterus

Answer 7

Pacenta

Question 8

“Embryo’s lifeline”. About 25 days after fertilization a rope like structure develops between the placenta and embryo

Answer 8

Umbilical cord

Question 9

During pregnancy, how many more calories does a woman need to consume

Answer 9

300

Question 10

Why should woman avoid alcohol or other drugs while pregnant?

Answer 10

These substances, even in small amounts, can harm or kill the developing baby, decrease the newborn’s chance to live, or cause lifelong problems

Question 11

The blastocyst implants in the Fallopian tube or elsewhere in the abdomen, instead of in the uterus

Answer 11

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 12

The death of an embryo or fetus in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy

Answer 12

Miscarriage

Question 13

Is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling of the wrists and ankles, and high levels of protein in the urine

Answer 13

Preeclampsia

Question 14

Work performed by mother’s body to push the fetus out

Answer 14

Labor

Question 15

Contractions of the uterus continue and the baby is pushed out

Answer 15

Delivery of baby

Question 16

Contractions of the uterus push out the placenta, also called the afterbirth

Answer 16

Delivery of after birth

Question 17

A cesarean section (C-section) in which the doctor makes an incision in the lower abdomen into the uterus. Then the doctor removes the baby and placenta

Answer 17

Surgical delivery

Question 18

Delivery of baby before the 37th week of pregnancy, before before fully developed

Answer 18

Premature birth

Question 19

A baby the weighs less than 5.5lbs. Baby is not fully developed

Answer 19

Low birthweight

Question 20

Why are women susceptible to sadness or depression during the Postpartum period

Answer 20

Because of hormonal changes and fatigue

Question 21

Explain what happens after birth to 18 months

Answer 21

The baby has probably learned to sit, crawl, stand and walk

Question 22

What happens after birth from 18 to 3 years?

Answer 22

Plays alongside others, Learns many words, looses baby fat, limbs get longer, appetite decreases

Question 23

What happens from 3-6 years after birth

Answer 23

Plays with others, has lots of energy, become independent and active, muscles grow, energy is high, and the curious child is “into everything,” communication skills advance rapidly

Question 24

What are the parts of the beginning of the life cycle

Answer 24

1. Fertilization
2. The zygote
3. Cell division
4. The blastocyst
5. Implantation

Question 25

Structures of the uterus

Answer 25

1. Amniotic sac
2. Placenta
3. Umbilical cord

Question 26

Complications during pregnancy

Answer 26

1. Ectopic pregnancy
2. Miscarriage
3. Preeclampsia

Question 27

The birth process

Answer 27

1. Labor
2. Delivery of baby
3. Delivery of after birth

Question 28

Complications at birth

Answer 28

1. Surgical delivery
2. Premature birth
3. Low birthweight