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What are the 8 stages of conception, ovulation being stage 1 and embryo being stage 8?

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Ovulation, ejaculation, gametes, fertilisation, zygote, blastocyst, implantation, embryo

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What is a zygote?

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when the fertilised egg cell splits in half

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Where does fertilisation happen?

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in the fallopian tubes

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What is a blastocyst?

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when the egg develops 70-100 cells

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What does taking folic acid before conception help with?

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Prevents neural tube defects like spina bifida

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What happens at week 4 of pregnancy?

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Arm and leg buds show and heart beats

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What happens at week 6 of pregnancy?

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Arms and fingers develop, heart and liver can be seen

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What happens at week 8 of pregnancy?

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Vertebrae form to protect spinal cord

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What happens at week 12 of pregnancy?

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Muscles work, sex organs visible, nails and teeth form

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What happens at week 20 of pregnancy?

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the foetus can hear and make strong movements

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What happens at week 24 of pregnancy?

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has hair, skin, fingers, covered in vernix, is active

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What happens at week 32 of pregnancy?

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gets stronger, lungs develop

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What happens at week 40 of pregnancy?

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lies head down, called cephalic position

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What is the embryo?

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The unborn child during the first 8 weeks after conception

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What is the definition of contraception?

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the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want a baby.

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What are the different types of contraception for females?

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the contraceptive pill, femidom, the coil, the cap, the injection, the patch, the implant

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What are the different types of contraception for males?

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condom

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How do you work out the date your baby is due?

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add 9 months and 7 days

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What is the hormone present on a pregnancy test?

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HCG

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What are the symptoms of pregnancy?

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missed period, constipation, the need to ‘wee’, feeling dizzy/faint, tender breasts, vaginal discharge, metallic taste in mouth, sudden dis-like or aversion to once liked foods, nausea/vomiting

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What is a sign?

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a noticeable change that occur when a child is ill

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What is a symptom

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something that is experienced by the ill child

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What are 10 common childhood illnesses?

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Meningitis, Whooping cough, Scarlett fever, The Cold, Thrush, Rubella, Tonsilitis, Diarrhoea, Chicken Pox, Mumps

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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of mumps?

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S&S- trouble chewing, loss of appetite, pain/tenderness in neck, muscle ache
T- painkillers that are age appropriate

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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of measles?
S&S- high fever, runny nose, cough, rash all over body T- plenty of fluids
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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of common cold?
S&S- nasal congestion, sore throat, sneezing, cough T- home care
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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of gastroenteritis?
S&S- nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps or pain, diarrhoea, low grade fever T- lots of fluids
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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of meningitis?
S&S- a stiff neck, high temperature, a rash that doesn't fade under pressure, a dislike of bright lights T- take to A&E
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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of chickenpox?
S&S- a rash that turns into blisters, scabs, red back, chest and face, mouth and eyelids can get blisters on them too T- prevent child scratching
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What are the signs and symptoms and treatments of tonsilitis?
S&S- red, swollen tonsils, fever, sore throat, bad breath T- antibiotics
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How do you look after a poorly child?
don't force feed, keep in 18 degree room, keep near you, give paracetamol or ibuprofen, keep hydrated
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Definition of a hazard
an item or situation that causes harm to the child
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Definition of risk
the likelihood of it actually causing harm
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What are 3 travel and 3 sleeping equipment needed in a nursery?
travel- car seat, baby carrier, pram sleep- crib, sleep suit, sleeping mat
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Why is it good to get a toddler a high visibility jacket?
So they are easily visible especially to oncoming traffic
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What are 3 feeding and 3 changing equipment needed in a nursery?
feeding- Sippy cup, bib, plastic cutlery and dishes changing- nappy bin, changing table, spare pants and clothes
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What are 4 indoor and 4 outdoor play equipment needed in a nursery?
indoor- picture books, abacus, dolls, picture books outdoor- slide, sand pit, paints, potato printing
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How much salt should 1-3 year olds have a day?
2g
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How much salt should 4-6 year olds have a day?
3g
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What does vitamin A help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- promotes good eyesight, healthy pregnancy What foods- liver, fish, eggs, dairy Too much- severe headaches Too little- vision loss, blindness Per day- 300mcg
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What does vitamin D help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- regulates calcium, healthy bones and teeth What foods- oily fish, egg yolk, red meat, liver Too much- weakness, nausea, calcium build up Too little- bone deformities, rickets Per day- 50mcg
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What does vitamin E help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- strengthen body defence against illness What foods- plant oils, rapeseed, soya, olive oil Too much- muscle weakness, nausea Too little- nerve and muscle damage Per day- 4mg for men, 3mg for women
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What does vitamin K help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- blood clots, heals wounds faster What foods- green leafy vegetables Too much- prolonged bleeding if injured, jaundice Too little- prolonged bleeding if injured Per day- 1mg a day
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What does vitamin B help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- helps get energy from food, create new cells What foods- meat, fish, eggs, cheese Too much- constipation, nausea Too little- indigestion, headaches, muscle weakness Per day- 2.4mg
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What does vitamin C help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- helps absorb iron , strong immune system What foods- strawberries, peppers, broccoli Too much- stomach upset Too little- scurvy, weak immune system Per day- 75mg for women, 90mg for men
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What does iron help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- makes haemoglobin for protein for blood What foods- liver, red meats, nuts Too much- organ failure Too little- anaemia Per day- 8.7mg
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What does calcium help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- makes bones and teeth strong What foods- dairy products, leafy vegetables Too much- nausea, vomiting, poor appetite Too little- weak bones Per day- 700mg
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What does zinc help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- helps immune system and metabolism What foods- oysters, red meat, poultry Too much- dizziness, headaches, loss of appetite Too little- loss of taste and smell Per day- 8mg
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What does sodium help with, what foods does it come from, what happens if you have too much/little and what is recommended amount per day?
How it helps- control blood pressure and blood volume What foods- cheese, soup, bread, pizza Too much- stroke, heart disease Too little- loss of energy and confusion Per day- 2300mg
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0-6 months - What is feeding like after birth?
Breastmilk, formula milk, combination of both, 150-200ml per kilo of their weight a day
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6-12 months - What is stage 1 of feeding after birth?
Babies are gradually introduced to solids, starting with baby rice onto pureed vegetables. Shouldn't contain salt, gluten or sugar. Should be bland, warm food as they eat more, the amount of milk they need will decrease.
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6-12 months - What is stage 2 of feeding after birth?
Babies are introduced to minced foods like chicken and finger foods like toast or pasta. They can move onto cooked meats, noodles, lentils, and eggs when comfortable in stage 1. Finger foods should be big enough for baby to hold.
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6-12 months - What is stage 3 of feeding after birth?
Babies introduced to solid foods. By 12 months babies will need 3 meals a day and diet should be rich in vegetables, fruit, bread, rice, dairy and meat. They can now drink cows milk and unsweetened fruit juice with water.
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1-5 years - What is feeding like after a year after birth?
Cater for main meals, snacks and drinks, promote nutritional balance for a healthy diet
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What is anti reflux milk?
for babies who experience difficulties with reflux, often bringing up large quantities of their feed
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What is lactose free milk?
when a baby is lactose intolerant
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What is soya milk?
another solution for lactose intolerance
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What is hungry baby milk?
for babies who aren't satisfies with a regular feed but is generally best when advised by a health visitor or GP
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What is anti-colic milk?
colic symptoms can be caused by lactose sugars sot he need for this kind of milk can be short lived
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What is goats milk?
produced to the same nutritional standard as cows milk. It can't be fed to babies with cow milk allergy as the ilk contains similar products.

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