Studied by 28 peopleEpisiotomy
Surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during birth
Antepartum
Time between conception and the onset of labor
Postpartum
The period beginning immediately after the birth and extending for about 6 weeks
Intrapartum
Time from onset of true labor until the birth of the infant and the placenta
Crowning
When baby head becomes visible at opening of the vagina
Braxton Hicks
Sporadic uterine contractions that not usually felt til 2nd/3rd semester of pregnancy, can be confused with contractions of labor
Placenta
Source of O2 to the fetus
Fetus
Unborn young after 8 weeks of conception
Zygote
Very first stage of life and starts after union of egg and sperm
Embryo
Developing pregnancy from time of fertilization to the end of 8th week of gestation.
Apgar
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiratory effort
Lochia
Uterus sheds remaining mucous and tissue like a heavy period
Colostrum
Yellowy substance provides nutrients + antibodies - baby only needs few teaspoons
Lactation
Breastfeeding
Vernix Caseosa
White creamy occurring biofilm covering the skin of the fetus during the last trimester of pregnancy
Free radicals
oxygen - containing molecules w/ an uneven number of electrons
Cheyne Stokes
abnormal breathing pattern - fast shallow breathing followed by slow breathing
How many levels are in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
5
Name each section of Maslow's Pyramid and be able to give examples which would be included in each level.
Physiological needs, safety needs, love + belonging, esteem, self-actualization
When are the female eggs developed
By the time a female is a fetus in the womb
How many sperm are produced by the average human male each day
100 million
What hormone does a urine test detect to indicate pregnancy
HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin)
What is the normal length of time for a woman to be in labor
12-14 hours
What is the protective covering of the egg which sperm must penetrate for fertilization to occur
Layer of proteins (zona pellucida)
How does a fetus receive oxygen and nutrients
Underside of placenta
How many chromosomes does a baby receive from each parent
23
What weeks make up each trimester of pregnancy
First: 1-12 Second: 13-28 Third: 29-40
Circumstances that would indicate that a baby needs to be delivered by a c-section
Fetus feet first, unfavorable pelvis shape, large fetus, premature rupture of amniotic sac, active genital herpes, fetal distress, prolonged pregnancy
Where does the fertilized egg implant in the woman
lining of uterus
What does the term "blood show" mean?
loss of mucous plug
What happens to the mother's supply of blood during pregnancy
blood increases
What are examples of mental development?
remembering, solving problems, language
What are examples of emotional devlopment?
self control, managing emotions, expressing through words
Humans loose _______________ cells a day
1 billion
Who wrote "On Death and Dying"
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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