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19 Cards in this Set
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Process of conception |
Hormones secreted in chain like reaction Estrogen/progesterone begin ovulation and menstruation Ovaries release egg and cilia sweep it down to uterus Sperm enters vagina and meets egg Sperm releases a chemical that breaks down eggs outer layers Surface of egg changes to prevent other sperm from entering A single cell called a zygote is produced Rapid cellular division continues and in about 10-12 days after conception baby attaches to uterus Zygote develops into a ball of cells called a blastocyst |
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Drug use effects on child |
Premature delivery Seizures Small size, low appetite Learning disabilities |
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Tobacco use effects on child |
Premature delivery Small size at birth Lack of oxygen to baby |
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Labour (stage one) |
Can last 8-20 hours Amniotic sack may break Contractions become stronger, steadier and longer Ends when cervix is fully dilated |
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Labour (stage two) |
Can last from 30min-2hr Baby moves out of uterus into birth canal Baby’s entire body is delivered
Umbilical cord is cut and tied |
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Labour (stage three) |
Can last 10-20 min Delivery of afterbirth (placenta and tissue) Contractions during stage three mother may not even feel them Placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and is pushed through vagina |
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Care of the mother in the hours after delivery |
She gets rest Is under observation Gets pulse, blood pressure, and breathing rate checked every 15 min Gets a snack Nurse shows how to keep incision clean so she doesn’t get infection
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Episiotomy |
A small cut made in the vaginal opening to ease the passage of the baby’s head |
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Colostrum |
A yellow fluid rich in nutrients and antibodies, which help protect the newborn from infections |
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Apgar scale - 7 points |
Infants in good to excellent condition |
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Apgar scale 4-6 points |
Infants may need resuscitation |
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Apgar scale - less than four points |
Infants are in poor condition and require dramatic life saving measures |
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Five things checked on Apgar scale |
Heart rate Breathing Muscle tone Skin colour: dark Skin colour: white |
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Premature infants weight |
5 1/2 - 2lbs, 5 1/2 are at risk of being premature but 2 lbs are confirmed premature but can survive |
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Premature infants frequency |
7% |
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Premature infant possible health problem |
Suffer from under developed lungs and infection |
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Premature infants special treatment |
Needs to be put in isolate Connected to feeding tubes and monitors Can be hospitalized for days or months |
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Circumcision (why it’s done/what it is) |
Surgical procedure in which part of the foreskin is cut away from the top of the penis Circumcisions make the foreskin easier to clean and this helps prevent infection of the penis |
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What is bonding/its importance |
Routine procedures and tests for the baby are delayed so the parents can hold their child immediately. Bonding helps child build a sense of trust and sense that the world is a friendly place. |
