exam Flashcards by Olivia Duque

dilation of cervix in order for active labour to occur

3cm

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placenta

an organ that transfers nutrients from mother to baby

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umbilical cord

the flexible cord that contains blood vessels and connects the baby to the placenta

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prolactin

the major hormone of breastmilk synthesis and breast feeding

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oxytocin

reduces stress and conserves energy, reproductive hormone

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endorphins

pain killer; stress hormone released under pain

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vernix

waxy white substance; a protective coating that forms on baby’s skin in utero

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lanugo

fine hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn

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what is the ideal temperature of sperm?

3 degrees cooler than body temperature

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where is sperm made?

testicles

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where is sperm stored?

vas deferens

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how long does it take for sperm to mature?

70 days

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fontanels

soft spot in the back of a babys head

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lightning

when the babys head descends into the mothers pelvis

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the show

when the mucus plug comes out

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6 reasons for cesarian section

labour is too long and difficult
baby’s or mother’s health is in danger
baby is in “breech” position
problem with umbilical cord or placenta
baby gets stuck (pelvis is too small)
mother has STI (baby can contract in birth canal)

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what is the average length of a fertility cycle?

28 days

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what happens on day 12 of fertility?

estrogen increases

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how much of our anatomical structure develops in utero

90%

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when is the embryo considered a fetus

week 8

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which term refers to the fetus’s position, bum first?

breech

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how long do contractions last when they begin

last for 30s

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what reaction is part of the rooting reflex when somebody strokes the babys face

move their head in the direction of the touch

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how far apart are contractions

10 mins

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why are hiccups important

helps the baby develop breathing

true about biological development (growth)

development occurs in an organized, sequential order for everyone

the fundamental principle of maturational development

as we mature, our movements become more precise

reflex: the babys head is turned to one side with one arm stretched out and the other arm bent at the elbow

tonic neck reflex

when a baby is startled by a loud sound

moro reflex

this reflex helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding

rooting reflex

when you stroke a babys palm

palmar grasp

reflex: when the baby takes steps when they are held upright on a hard surface

standing reflex

reflex definition

involuntary movement

Reflex: what is also called the fencing position?

tonic neck reflex

reflex: makes the baby throw back head, extends arms and legs, cries and retracts

moro/startle reflex

what grasp is activated when a baby can pick up an object with an index finger and thumb?

pincer grasp

what concept is active when a child knows that the volume of an object does not change and the shape does?

conservation

what is the grasp when a baby holds an object in his or her fists?

palmer grasp

when a kid knows that an object exists even though they cant see it

object permanence

separation anxiety

Unease or discomfort an infant shows when left by their caregiver

cephalocaudal

head-tail sequence

proximodistal

centre outwards

orthogenetic

simple to complex

milestones

physical changes we can measure

baby can hold head up when it walks

cephalocaudal

lines to circles

orthogenetic

baby can push up with arms raising head from floor

cephalocaudal

baby can raise arm before making a fist

orthogenetic or proximodistal

how old is the kid when he or she can lift head and/or chest when lying on tummy

3 months

when they can pull himself up to a standing position

proximodistal

how old is a baby when they can roll over

3-6 months

how old is a baby when they can pull them self up to side of crib

3-6 months

how old is the baby when they start crawling

6-9 months

how old is the baby when they transfer 1 object from one hand the other

6-9 months

how old is the baby when they start sitting without support

12 months

how old is the baby when they start rolling a ball

9-12 months

how old is the baby when they can see 8-12 inches away

3 months

how old is the baby when they follow a moving object

3-6 months

how old is the baby when they pick up objects with finger and thumb

9-12 months

which hormone causes contractions

oxytocin

what term refers to the natural termination of pregnancy

misscarriage

what are more than half of all misscarriages caused by

chromosomal abnormailities

what are the three things that keep a fetus warm

lanugo, vernix, mothers body temp

which hormone is involved in breast feeding

prolactin

what three hormones are active in labour and delivery

endorphins, prolactin, oxytocin

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