Pregnancy, Birth, and the Newborn

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on Pregnancy, Birth, and the Newborn.

Abortion

The spontaneous or induced ending of pregnancy

Ovum Stage

Zygote (fertilized ovum) implants in uterine lining

Embryo Stage

90% formed (basic structures in place), embryo is most vulnerable

Fetus Stage

Refinement and growth of basic structures

Umbilical Cord

Connects embryo to placenta

Amnion

Bag in which embryo floats

First Stage of Labor

Cervix dilates to 10 cm

Second Stage of Labor

Baby delivered

Third Stage of Labor

Placenta delivered

Fourth Stage of Labor

Recovery time; skin-to-skin contact

Apgar Score

Adaptation to life outside womb

Placenta Previa

When the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus

Toxemia

Due to protein in the urine

Teratogen

Any agent that causes a birth defect

Prenatal Testing

Ultrasound or sonogram

High-Risk Infants

Low birth weight

Intrauterine Growth Retardation

Prenatal deprivation that retards growth

Colic

Prolonged bouts of crying