Unit 1 test Flashcards
Why is parenting considered a lifelong process?
It never stops.
you remain a parent for the rest of your life
always be the childs rock, support system, emotionally connected, finances, love and responsibility
Why take a parenting course?
families are further apart
the world is changing
its bigger than just us
our competitive nature
to know what to do
What are reasons to have a baby and why do people have babies?
to have; expand your life, teach you responisbility, benefit relationship in a healthy way, to teach and nurture
not to have: religion, social pressures, other ppl are having kids, someone to love you, status
What are the costs of having a child? most surprising? what expenses could increase drastically without noticing
nursery items, diapers, health and safety items, food, clothing.
diapers
food, diapers, clothing
how would you plan your finances to provide care for an infant
save money prior to having a child
make a spending plan
what are ways new parents can save money?
invest in a savings plan, buy things in bulk, purchase cost-consious clothing, make a spending plan.
describe ways in which parents can reduce the environmental impact of raising children
reuseable and ecofriendly products, buy used items, recycle properly
what are the desisions and considerations prior to having a child, while preg, while parenting, after parenting?
before-am i financially ready, how will i effectively provide for my child?
preg- am i actively making healthy choices for me and my baby, am i going to the doctors regualrly?
while parenting- am i making eco friendly choices, am i allowing myself the help i need
what are some pregnancy complications that can occur with teen mothers
c section, post term birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, multiple birth, placenta complications, ectopic pregnancy
what does a male need to do when it comes to preconception health and why is it important
avoid drugs, alc, chemicals, take a fertility test, keep balls cool, healthy diet, proper sleep
not doing these things can result in poor reproductive health outcomes
a babys health starts before pregnancy, why?
improves chances of getting pregnant, prepares mothers body for labour better, prevents birth defects and pregnancy complications
why should women take folic acid ?
folic acid makes new cells and produces dna, prevents birth defects, pregnancy complications, and promotes organ development of baby.
expained the summerized process of conception
ovulation occurs
the egg enters the fallopian tube and moves towards uterus
sperm meets egg in fallopian tubes
the sperm loses its tail leaving only the head that contains genetic material in the egg
fertilization occurs when genetic material combines
zygote starts to divide and form an embryo,
reaches the uterus
forms a blastocyst
the outer layers form the placenta and inner cells form fetus
difference between fraternal and identical twins
identical- occurs when egg is fertilized by the same egg and the dividing cells form 2 embryos
frat- occur when 2 eggs are released and are fertilized by different sperms
what is a gene? what do they determine?
a gene is a unit of heredity made by a chromosome determines eye colour, hair, skin, body type etc…
whats chromosome and sex chromosome?
a chromosome is a DNA molecule that contains all genetic material of an organism.
sex chromosome is a chromosome that is either X or Y. it determines the gender of baby
what is a miscarriage? possible causes?
the spontaneous expulsion of fetus from the uterus. occurs when the embryo is unable to develop in a healthy way
genetic abnormality, toxin exposure, health issues of mom, unknown
what is prenatal health? include healthy habits
the care the mother takes of herself to prevent any complications with baby or pregnancy
healthy diet
limit stress
regular check ups
avoid hazardous materials alc drugs smoke
what are the food needs that a women should do during prenatal health ?
aprox extra 350 cals from healthy food
follow canadas food guide
drink lots of fluids
snack throughout the day
what are the nutrition needs that a women should do during prenatal health ?
extra calcium, iron, folic acid
what are the other lifestyle component needs that a women should do during prenatal health ?
limit meds
multivitamins
no smoking drinking drugs
