pre-conception health

Question 1

what are the five factors to consider when trying for a child?

Answer 1

diet, exercise, healthy weight, smoking or alcohol abuse, up to date immunisations

Question 2

what are the effects of a child not receiving love and nurture?

Answer 2

may fail to thrive, may be unhappy or experience social and emotional difficulties.

Question 3

why is sufficient rest/sleep important for a baby?

Answer 3

because it will effect their well-being learning growth and development if they do not get the right amount

Question 4

what are barrier methods?

Answer 4

male condoms female condoms diaphragm or cap

Question 5

what are contraceptive pills?

Answer 5

combined pill progestogen pill iud contraceptive patch injection implant natural family planning

Question 6

female reproductive system?

Answer 6

ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus/lining of the uterus, cervix, vagina

Question 7

male reproductive system?

Answer 7

testes, spree duct/epididymis, urethra, penis, vas defrens

Question 8

ovulation?

Answer 8

when an egg is relesead from one of the ovaries and travels along the fallopian tube around day 14 of the menstrual cycle

Question 9

conception?

Answer 9

when a sperm penetrates a fertilised egg

Question 10

signs and symptoms of pregnancy?

Answer 10

missed period, breast changes, passing urine frequantly, tirdness, nausea