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conception

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single sperm cell unites with ovum (egg) in female’s Fallopian tube in process called fertilization

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germinal period

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prenatal development in first 2 weeks after conception, creation of fertilized egg (zygote), cell division, attachment of zygote to uterine wall

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blastocyst

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inner mass of cells that eventually develop into an embryo (during germinal period)

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trophoblast

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outer layer of cells that later provides nutrition and support for the embryo (during germinal period)

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implantation

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attachment of zygote to uterine wall, takes place about 11-15 days after conception

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embryonic period

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period of prenatal development from 2-8 weeks after conception

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endoderm

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embryo’s inner layer of cells that will become digestive and respiratory systems (develops during embryonic period)

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mesoderm

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embryo’s middle layer of cells that will become circulatory system, bones, muscles, excretory system, and reproductive system (develops during embryonic period)

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ectoderm

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embryo’s outer layer of cells that will become nervous system and brian, sensory receptors (eyes, nose, ears), and skin parts (such as hair and nails), (develops during embryonic period)

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amnion

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bag or envelope of the embryo that contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats

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umbilical cord

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contains two arteries and once vein and connects baby to placenta

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placenta

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disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and offspring intertwine but do not join

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organogenesis

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process of organ formation during the first 2 months of prenatal development, during which the organs are especially vulnerable to environmental changes

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fetal period

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lasts 7 months, prenatal period between 2 months and birth in typical pregnancies

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viable

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a fetus is considered viable at 7 months

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neuron

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nerve cell which handles info processing at the cellular level in the brain, 100 billion by the time the baby is born

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neural tube

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forms from ectoderm, closes at top & bottom, birth defects-anencephaly & spina bifida

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neurogenesis

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generation of new neurons

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neuronal migration

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cells move outward from point of origin to appropriate locations and create different levels, structures, & regions of the brain

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teratogen

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any agent that can potentially cause a birth defect or negatively alter cognitive and behavioral outcomes

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dose

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greater dose of teratogen, greater effect

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genetic susceptibility

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type/severity of abnormalities caused by a teratogen is linked to mother’s genotype and fetus’s genotype, & male fetuses are far more likely to be affected by teratogens than female fetuses

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time of exposure

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teratogens do more damage at specific developmental points, and embryonic period is more vulnerable than fetal period

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critical period

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fixed time period early in development during which certain experiences or events can have a long-lasting effect on development

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prescription teratogens
antibiotics, antidepressants, hormones such as progestin and synthetic estrogen, Accutane
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nonprescription teratogens
diet pills, high dosages of aspirin
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psychoactive teratogens
drugs that act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness, modify perceptions, and change moods (caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and heroine)
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caffeine as teratogen
200 mg. or more per day results in increased risk of miscarriage
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alcohol spectrum disorders
cluster of abnormalities and problems that appear in the offspring of mothers who drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy
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nicotine
adversely affects prenatal, birth, and postnatal development through preterm births, low birth weights, fetal & neonatal deaths, respiratory problems, SIDS, and cardiovascular problems
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cocaine
reduced birth weight, length, and head circumference
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methamphetamine
high infant mortality, low birth weight
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marijuana
lower intelligence, linked to child using marijuana
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heroine
withdrawal symptoms: tremors, irritability, abnormal crying, disturbed sleep, impaired motor control; behavioral problems, attention deficits
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Rh-factor
present in red blood cells=Rh-positive mom Rh- + fetus Rh+ = immune system attach miscarriage, stillbirth, anemia, jaundice, heart defects, brian damage, death soon after birth
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environmental teratogins
radiation, toxic wastes, environmental pollutions (carbon monoxide, mercury, lead, fertilizers, pesticides)
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Rubella
maternal German measles
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Syphilis
sexually transmitted infection, more damaging after 4 months, eye lesions, blindness, skin lesions
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AIDs
sexually transmitted infection, human immunodeficiency virus, destroys body's immune system
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diabetes
high levels of sugar in the blood, high birth weights, risk of infant diabetes
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maternal risk factors
``` overweight folic acid (B-complex vitamin) deficiency fish containing mercury maternal age (adolescence, 35 or older) --risk of Down syndrome emotional stress & depression ```
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paternal risk factors
exposure to lead, radiation, pesticides, and petrochemicals, and smoking may cause sperm abnormalities that can lead to miscarriage, diseases such as cancer, early pregnancy loss
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prenatal care
defined schedule of medical visits screening for manageable/treatable diseases comprehensive educational, social, and nutritional services
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3 stages of birth
1. longest, contractions dilate cervix to 10 cm 2. head starts to move through cervix & birth canal 3. afterbirth, placenta, umbilical cord, and other membranes detached & expelled
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doula
caregiver who provides continuous physical, emotional, and educational support for mother before, during, and after childbirth
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analgesia
used to relieve pain, tranquilizers, barbiturates, and narcotics (like Demerol)
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anesthesia
used in late first-stage labor and during delivery to block sensation in an area of the body or to block consciousness
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natural childbirth
decreases fear through education, breathing methods, relaxation techniques
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prepared childbirth
Lamaze, special breathing technique (Lamaze method) to control pushing in final stages of labor
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cesarean delivery
when breech position, baby is removed from uterus through incision in abdomen
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alternative birthing techniques
waterbirth, massage, acupuncture, hypnosis, music therapy
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Apgar scale
assesses health of newborns at 1 and 5 minutes after birth by evaluating heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, body color, and reflex irritability (each scaled from 0-2 so that total score of 7-10 is good)
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Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
performed w/in 24-36 hours after birth, used as a sensitive index of neurological competence up to 1 month after birth, assesses neurological development, reflexes, reactions to animate and inanimate stimuli
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale
assesses newborn's behavior, neurological and stress responses, regulatory capacities
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Low birth weight infants
less than 5.5 lbs.
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very low birth weight infants
less than 3.5 lbs.
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extremely low birth weight infants
less than 2 lbs.
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preterm infants
born 3 weeks or more before pregnancy has reached full term (before 37 weeks of gestation is complete)
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small for date infants
birth weight is below normal when length of pregnancy is taken into account
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factors contributing to increase in preterm births
older moms, preterm induced labor to increase baby's survival, increased substance abuse, increased stress
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kangaroo care
skin-to-skin contact with baby in diaper only held upright against parent's bare chest, practiced 2-3 hours per day with preterm infants
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postpartum period
period after childbirth lasting approx. 6 weeks until mother's body has completed adjustment and returned to nearly prepregnant state
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involution
process by which uterus returns to prepregnant size 5-6 weeks after birth
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postpartum depression
major depressive episode typically occurring around 4 weeks after delivery including strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair
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bonding
formation of connection, especially physical bond between parents and the newborn in the period shortly after birth

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