prenatal development

Question 1

teratogens

Answer 1

causes of negative effects on prenatal environment

Question 2

effects of alcohol

Answer 2

fetal alcohol syndrome, lower iq, attention deficit, new memories not consolidated

Question 3

effects of mother smoking

Answer 3

premature, asthma, obesity, adhd

Question 4

effects of father smoking

Answer 4

11-14% more likely to have autism

Question 5

effects of drugs

Answer 5

low birth weight stunted growth, intellectual disabilities

Question 6

effects of environmental toxins

Answer 6

EDCs interfere with Childs hormone system

Question 7

effects of a restrictive diet during pregnancy

Answer 7

impacts infants cognitive development, behaviour and health

Question 8

effects of stress

Answer 8

preterm birth

Question 9

what are reflexes

Answer 9

an adaptive response triggered by specific stimuli

Question 10

rooting reflex

Answer 10

turn head when cheek is touched

Question 11

moro reflex

Answer 11

arms up and back arched when startled

Question 12

what is temperament

Answer 12

how baby reacts to new things in social environment

Question 13

how a difficult temperament effects child in later life

Answer 13

baby is punished more this can influence further development

Question 14

how long should you breast feed [what % of Irish children are breast fed exclusively this long]

Answer 14

6 months 15%

Question 15

benefits of breast milk

Answer 15

infection protection, increased intelligence

Question 16

benefits of co sleeping

Answer 16

more breast milk

Question 17

cons of co sleeping

Answer 17

risk of sids, developmental disadvantages, more infant waking