prenatal and infancy Flashcards
teratogens
substances that cross placental barriers and prevent the fetus from developing normally
zygote
newly fertilized egg
embryo
has heartbeat and noticeable red blood cells
fetus
embryo becomes fetus
moro
babies respond to sudden sounds by throwing arms legs and heads
rooting
when touched on cheek baby opens mouth and looks for nipple
tonic neck
face turned to one side, and and leg on side face is turned extend and other side flexes
palmar
babies will grasp anything placed near their palm
babinski
babies will curl toes when brushed on bottom of feet
temperament
characteristics emotional reactively and intensity a newborn shows to caregivers; evident hours after birth
slow to warm up children
less cheery and regular, slower adapting to change
difficult children
erratic in sleep and eating, irritable, change resistant
maturation
biological growth process
cephalocaudal trend
head to foot direction
control of upper body before lower
proximodistal trend
control of torso before extremities