Psych 2ap3- sept 16th flashcards
What is neonatal imitation
When babies copy adults’ facial expressions
Why is neonatal imitating seen as maybe a “newborn” reflex
It was seen in mother-reared monkey’s but not peer-reared monkeys
What is the current interpretation of the neonatal imitation reflex?
Helps to establish emotional bond between child and caregiver
How long do newborns cry?
2-3 hours/day
Why do babies “basic cry”
Hunger, discomfort, fatigue
3 types of crying?
basic cry, mad cry, pain cry
Strategies for 0-3 month babies?
check for discomfort and try to soothe
Strategies for babies 3+ months?
check signs for discomfort, otherwise let baby cry for a few minutes and learn to self soothe
What is dynamic interaction?
balancing learning to self regulate emotions and care givers comfort levels
What is shaken baby syndrome (SBS)
Abusive head trauma due to rough shaking
What is damaged by shaken baby syndrome and what is the process? (how does it happen)
the brain will hit the skull, causing bruising/swelling in the brain, meaning there is lack of oxygen to neutrons causing cell death. This will lead to permanent brain damage
Is SBS a global issue?
Yes
How long does it take for damage to occur from SBS?
5 seconds
What birthweight is considered low, very low, and extremely low for newborns?
low= <2500
very low=<1600
extremely low=<900
how many weeks before gestation does a newborn have to be born to be considered preterm?
37 weeks
How do you know if a newborn is small-for-gestional-age?
<10th percentile
What is wrong with small-for-gestional-age newborns?
Highest risk for complications and development problems
why has low-birth weight been decreasing the past few years
There is more advanced technology now to support newborns who are low weight
Who has higher risk of having newborns that are low birth weight?
Adolescents (body has not fully matured)
Risk factors for having a low birth weight infants?
Anything that impact mom: poverty, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression/anxiety, use of cigarettes and illicit drugs, and access to prenatal care
What is a treatment for pre-term births?
Kangaroo care
What is kangaroo care?
Infant held close skin-to-skin against bothers breast + under her clothes
How does kangaroo care effect the baby?
Babies will have a regular heart beat and better sleep
How does kangaroo care help the mother?
The mother will have better lactation (release oxytocin)
