Pregnancy Unit Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main food groups?

A

Dairy, protein, fruit, vegetable, grain

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2
Q

What can happen to the baby if the mother is overweight?

A

Diabetes

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3
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What can happen to the baby if the mother is underweight?

A

Chronic illness

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4
Q

Significant parts of the first trimester

A

Rapid hormonal and physical changes
Weight gain of 5-10 lbs.
No extra calorie intake

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5
Q

Significant parts of the second trimester

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Differences in skin (tone, texture)
Mood swings (depression, anxiety)
Feel baby moving
Heartburn
Extra 340 calories/day

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6
Q

Significant parts of the third trimester

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After fully developed (37 weeks) continue weight gain
Doctor appointment every 2 weeks
Fatigue
Abdomen enlarges
Extra 400-500 calorie intake

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7
Q

How long is the zygote phase?

A

1-2 weeks, probably shorter

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8
Q

What is the zygote phase?

A

Beginning of a fertilized egg

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9
Q

How long is the embryo phase?

A

2-8 weeks

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10
Q

What is the embryo phase?

A

Formation of important systems

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11
Q

How long is the fetus phase?

A

8 weeks - birth

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12
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What is the fetus phase?

A

Final growth and development

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13
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Baby and mother: 1 month

A

Beginning morning sickness
Size of seed
Eyes, ears, organs forming

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14
Q

Baby and mother: 2 months

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Cramping
Sleep issues
Size of bean
Appendages fully formed

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15
Q

Baby and mother: 3 months

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Tired
Gaining weight
Size of strawberry
Face develops more fully

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16
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Baby and mother: 4 months

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Stretch marks
Shortness of breath
Size of avocado
Muscles form

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17
Q

Baby and mother: 5 months

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Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Size of banana
Hair begins growing
More muscle development

18
Q

Baby and mother: 6 months

A

Headache
Difficulty breathing
Hair changes
Size of ear of corn

19
Q

Baby and mother: 7 months

A

Constipation
Pelvic pain
More weight
mood swings
Size of eggplant
Brain, bone, immune system development

20
Q

Baby and mother: 8 months

A

Cramps
Fatigue
Anxiety
Braxton Hicks contractions
Size of pineapple
Lungs develop
Eyes and ears fully developed

21
Q

Baby and mother: 9 months

A

Itching
Increased urination
Mood swings/stress
Size of pumpkin
Responds to stimuli
Continue maturing

22
Q

Baby and mother: 10 months

A

Increased urination
Itching
Mood swings
Size of pumpkin
Respond to stimuli
Continue maturing

23
Q

Challenges of teen pregnancy

A

Judgment, possible lack of support (financially or socially), higher risks for complications

24
Q

Possible support during teen pregnancy

A

People (family, friends, peers), financial help, educational support

25
Q

What are some types of prenatal care during pregnancy?

A

Physical exams, blood tests, weight checks, ultrasounds, general doctor / OB/GYN visits

26
Q

What are some types of prenatal care before pregnancy?

A

Stopping alcohol intake, drugs, etc., treating any treatable STDs, stay away from radiation/toxic environments, look through family history for birth defects

27
Q

How many stages of labor are there?

A

3

28
Q

What are the two parts of stage 1 labor?

A

Early labor and active labor

29
Q

What happens during stage 1 (early labor)?

A

Cervix begins growing, water breaks, contractions begin (mild-medium pain)

30
Q

What happens during stage 1 (active labor)?

A

Cervix fully dilated, contractions are longer, stronger, sooner, bloody discharge, nausea, most painful

31
Q

What is stage 1 of labor?

A

Preparing for birth

32
Q

What is stage 2 of labor?

A

Pushing and birthing

33
Q

What happens during stage 2 of labor?

A

Lighter contractions, urge to push, crowning, baby position changes, baby goes in and out while being pushed, baby is born!

34
Q

What is stage 3 of labor?

A

Afterbirth

35
Q

What happens during stage 3 of labor?

A

Slight contractions to deliver placenta, stitch up episiotomy/remove catheter if was had, uterus contracts to seal open veins/stop bleeding

36
Q

What is the full name for a c-section?

A

Cesearean

37
Q

What are the layers in order to go through for a c-section?

A

Skin, fat, fascia, peritoneum, bladder, uterus, amniotic fluid

38
Q

How is a c-section different from a natural birth?

A

C-section: fetus delivered through incision through abdomen and uterus. Longer recovery time
Natural: fetus is delivered through vagina

39
Q

What are benefits of c-sections?

A

If planned, can pick birthdate, no contractions/pain during birth, reduces stress/birth trauma to baby, fewer likely complications

40
Q

Why might c-sections happen?

A

Labor complications, infant distress, fetus too large, breech, mother has STD passed through skin to skin contact, problems with placenta, pre-eclampsia

41
Q

What is skin-to-skin contact?

A

After the baby is born, it should be held by the mother and/or father very soon after without any barriers between. Helps baby regulate and calm down

42
Q

Why is skin-to-skin contact important?

A

It generally improves brain development, emotional, and physical health, and builds a stronger connection to parent(s).