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Apgar

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A test given to babies immediately after birth and again 5 mins later

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Perinatal environment

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All of the elements affecting the birth of the baby

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Anoxia

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Shortage of oxygen that can cause serious effects on the brain or even death

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Infant states

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Constant patterns of sleeping and waking

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Rubella

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A strand of German measles

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Critical period

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A time of rapid growth when the organism is especially sensitive to the environmental influences

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Fetal position

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The position where the fetus’ head is down and limbs are curled in

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Cerebral palsy

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A motor disability in which the affected individuals have difficulty controlling arm, leg, and head muscles

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SIDS

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Healthy babies go to sleep and don’t wake up

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Engrossment

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The intense fascination of the parents with the newborn

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Male

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XY indicates gender

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Forceps

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Medical instruments used to pull stuck babies out

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Breech

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Babies buttocks first

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Thalidomide

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Morning sickness drug that resulted in 1000s of dammed people

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Female

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Represented by xx

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Caesarian section

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A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the moms abdomen and uterus so the baby can be removed

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Teratogens

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Any disease, drug, or environmental agent that can cause harm to developing fetus

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18
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Part 2

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Part 2

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Chorion

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The outside membrane layer that will later become the lining of the placenta

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Villi

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The name of the root like extensions that attach to the lining of the uterus to nourish the fetus

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Lamaze

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Techniques for birthing with minimal pain without use of medication

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Organogenesis

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The process of major organs taking shape in its least primitive form

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Zygote

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The single cell formed when sperm unites with egg

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Amnion

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The inside layer, a water tight membrane that fills with fluid to cushion and protect the baby

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Placental barrier

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The membrane that allows only small molecules to get through, preventing large blood cells from the embryo as well as from the mother from passing between

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Environment

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Any event or condition outside the organism that’s presume to influence or be influenced by the persons development

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Ovum

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Another name for egg cell

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Physical environment

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Includes everything from molecules that reached the fetus’ bloood stream before birth, to the architecture of your home, to the climate outside.

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Reciprocal relationship

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When we influence and shape our environment and vise versa

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Mitosis

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The process of the zygote splitting

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Social environment

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Includes all the people who can influence and be influenced by the developing person as well as the broader culture

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Blastula

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A hollow ball, about the size of a pin head

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Surfactant

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A substance that sits breathing, preventing the air sacs of the lungs from sticking together

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Umbilical cord

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The name of the tube that feeds the fetus

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Short answer

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Short answer

36
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How many days does a female ovulate?

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28 days

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The egg leaves the ______ then it journeys through the ________ and down into the ______

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Ovary, Fallopian tubes, uterus

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If the ovum is not fertilized?

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It disintegrates and leaves the body in menstruation

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The human gestation period?

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266 days or 9 months

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Why the ovum is only fertilizated by one sperm cell

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The fertilized zygote gives off a biochemical reaction that repels the other sperm and keeps them from penetrating

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3 steps to pre natal development?

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Germinal period 8-14 days
Embryonic period 2-8 weeks
Fetal period 9-38 weeks

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The heart begins to beat at?

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Week 4

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How many blastulas fail to implant?

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50% don’t implant where the uterus can sub-stain them or are abnormal and can’t progress

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4 stages of pre natal development from conception

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Zygote
Blastula
Embryo
Fetus

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How do blastulas attach to the uterus?

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Implanted tendrils called villi that are attached to the uterine wall

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Pregnant woman don’t menstruate bc?

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The embryo secrets a hormone, a biochemical reaction takes place that prevents menstruation

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Why is woman not having a period when pregnant important?

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If they do menstruate, they would shed the uteran lining and the embryo would likely exit with it in spontaneous abortion

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During the second month of pregnancy, weeks 5-8 have important development of?

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Eyes, ears, mouth and nose takes shape and buds form for the start of the development of arms and legs

49
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Sexual differentiation occurs in what 2 weeks?

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Week 7 and 8

50
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Third month pregnant, weeks 12-16 have 2 important things happen?

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External sex organs appear and bones and muscles develop

51
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At 16 weeks or 4 months a fetus can?

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Somersault, move arms, kick feet, make fist, swallow and urinate (digest)

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What is the age of viability

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6 months pregnant. Meaning is it possible for the baby to survive outside of the womb

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Safest times to get pregnant or have babies

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Age 16-35

54
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After 49 what complications can occur

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Birth complications 
Prematurity
Low birth weight
Chromosome abnormalities 
Spontaneous aborting
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Why doctors worry about low birth weight babies?

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Development in respiratory and nervous system aren’t fully developed making them not strong enough to keep a baby surviving
Immune system not developed so easier to get infections

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Normal length of labour in first pregnancy

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8-14 hours

57
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5 possible reasons for post partum depression

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Family history of depression
Steap drops in hormone levels after birth
Stresses associated with birth and delivery
Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of parent hood
Stressors such as relationship conflict

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3 major goals in order parents have for children:

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  1. Survival: Breast feeding, sleeping with parents, keeping baby close with up right sling all day, having many kids in hopes one day will survive and have children of their own continuing species.
    - To provide physical survival and health of the children ensuring child’s life is long enough to have own kids.
  2. Economic Self-sufficiency: Can they provide for themselves? Concerned about kids fostering skills and traits each child will need for economic self maintenance as an adult. How the kids will live on their own especially when parents are no longer there/around to fall back on. Will the kids be able to look after aging parents?
  3. Self Actualization: to foster capacities for maximizing the cultural values, religion, achievement, wealth, and prestige, and a sense of personal satisfaction.
59
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Positive life styles before/ during pregnancy

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Quit smoking
Avoid drugs and alcohol 
Seek good prenatal care
Have a good diet
Protect against diseases 
Enroll in prenatal classes

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