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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

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antibiotics, antidepressants, hormones such as progestin and synthetic estrogen, Accutane

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nonprescription teratogens

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diet pills, high dosages of aspirin

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psychoactive teratogens

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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

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200 mg. or more per day results in increased risk of miscarriage

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alcohol spectrum disorders

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cluster of abnormalities and problems that appear in the offspring of mothers who drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy

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nicotine

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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

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reduced birth weight, length, and head circumference

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methamphetamine

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high infant mortality, low birth weight

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marijuana

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lower intelligence, linked to child using marijuana

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heroine

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withdrawal symptoms: tremors, irritability, abnormal crying, disturbed sleep, impaired motor control; behavioral problems, attention deficits

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Rh-factor

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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

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radiation, toxic wastes, environmental pollutions (carbon monoxide, mercury, lead, fertilizers, pesticides)

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Rubella

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maternal German measles

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Syphilis

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sexually transmitted infection, more damaging after 4 months, eye lesions, blindness, skin lesions

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AIDs

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sexually transmitted infection, human immunodeficiency virus, destroys body’s immune system

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diabetes

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high levels of sugar in the blood, high birth weights, risk of infant diabetes

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maternal risk factors

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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

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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

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defined schedule of medical visits
screening for manageable/treatable diseases
comprehensive educational, social, and nutritional services

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3 stages of birth

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  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

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caregiver who provides continuous physical, emotional, and educational support for mother before, during, and after childbirth

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analgesia

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used to relieve pain, tranquilizers, barbiturates, and narcotics (like Demerol)

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anesthesia

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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

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decreases fear through education, breathing methods, relaxation techniques

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prepared childbirth

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Lamaze, special breathing technique (Lamaze method) to control pushing in final stages of labor

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cesarean delivery

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when breech position, baby is removed from uterus through incision in abdomen

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alternative birthing techniques

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waterbirth, massage, acupuncture, hypnosis, music therapy

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Apgar scale

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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

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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

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assesses newborn’s behavior, neurological and stress responses, regulatory capacities

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Low birth weight infants

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less than 5.5 lbs.

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very low birth weight infants

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less than 3.5 lbs.

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extremely low birth weight infants

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less than 2 lbs.

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preterm infants

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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

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birth weight is below normal when length of pregnancy is taken into account

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factors contributing to increase in preterm births

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older moms, preterm induced labor to increase baby’s survival, increased substance abuse, increased stress

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kangaroo care

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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

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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

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process by which uterus returns to prepregnant size 5-6 weeks after birth

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postpartum depression

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major depressive episode typically occurring around 4 weeks after delivery including strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair

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bonding

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formation of connection, especially physical bond between parents and the newborn in the period shortly after birth

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