Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Issues

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to maternal, infant, and child health issues based on provided lecture notes.

Infant Mortality Rate

The number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Maternal Mortality Rate

Maternal deaths due to pregnancy or labor complications per 100,000 live births.

Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratio

The ratio of deaths related to pregnancy per 100,000 live births.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The sudden and unexplained death of an infant, typically during sleep.

Preconception Care

Healthcare provided to women of childbearing age aimed at promoting health prior to pregnancy.

WIC Program

Women, Infants, and Children Program that provides supplemental nutrition, health care referrals, and nutrition education.

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

A program providing health coverage to eligible children, typically in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid.

Low Birth Weight

An infant who weighs less than 5.5 pounds at birth.

Teenage Pregnancy

Pregnancy occurring in young women, typically aged 13-19.

Preterm Birth

Birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A law allowing eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Child Maltreatment

Abuse and neglect of children, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.