Psych 21 - birth Flashcards
(17 cards)
Premature is how many weeks gestation
<37 weeks
% babies delivered by C section
23%
% premature babies
12%
Very premature # weeks gestation
<32 weeks
% very premature
2%
Premature birth and infant mortality correlates with
Lower SES
Poor prenatal care
Delayed childbearing
Increased maternal age
Most common negative postpartum reaction
Postpartum blues / baby blues
Most common abnormal postpartum reaction
Major depression
Major depression develops in what % of mothers during the first month
5-10%
How does major depression affect the baby
FTT (weight gain or rate of weight gain is significantly lower than other kids same age)
Postpartum psychosis %
0.1-0.2%
Postpartum psychosis is also called
Brief psychotic disorder with postpartum onset
Cheek is stroked, moves mouth
Rooting reflex
Firmly grasp anything in palm
Grasp reflex
Sudden sound or startling movement makes baby throw arms and legs out and head back
Moro reflex
Dorsiflexion of toes when sole is stroked
Babinski reflex
Babinski reflex disappears after
1 year