Prenatal Development and Birth (3)

Question 1

Migration in foetal period?

Answer 1

The neurones move from their place of origin in the center of the brain to particular locations throughout the brain where they will become part of specialised functioning units

Question 2

Teratogen?

Answer 2

Any disease, drug or other environmental agent that can harm a developing foetus (thalidomide, heavier smoking, alcohol).

Question 3

Postpartum Depression?

Answer 3

An episode of clinical depression lasting 2 or more weeks in a woman who has just given birth.

Question 4

LBW?

Answer 4

Low Birth Weight

Question 5

Foetal Programing?

Answer 5

Environmental events and maternal conditions during pregnancy may alter the expected genetic unfolding of the embryo/foetus or reset its physiologic functions

Question 6

Apgar Test?

Answer 6

A test given to newborns soon after birth. This test checks a baby’s heart rate, muscle tone, and other signs to see if extra medical care or emergency care is needed.