Topic 3

Question 1

Signs of pregnancy

Answer 1

A missed period
A metallic taste in mouth
Sickness in morning
Urinating frequently
Constipation
Breasts become larger

Question 2

Minor problems of pregnancy

Answer 2

Nausea
Heartburn(progesterone relaxes the valve that separates the oesophagus from the stomach)
Tastes and cravings
Constipation(progesterone causes this)
Varicose veins (avoid standing up for long periods of time, sleep with legs up)
Dental problems(use fluoride toothpaste)
Oedema(avoid tight straps of shoes)
Backache

Question 3

Miscarriage

Answer 3

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy up to 23 weeks, most common during the first 12 weeks.

Caused by not enough progesterone, infections in mother, genetic disorders, toxins etc

Question 4

Non identical twins

Answer 4

Two eggs released at same time fertilised by two different sperm

Question 5

Identical twins

Answer 5

Fertilised egg split in two
Have same genes
Share the same placenta

Question 6

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 6

When a fertilised egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus symptoms include severe bleeding from vagina and pain. An operation will be needed to remove the fetus and repair any damage to the fallopian tube this will result in a miscarriage