Life Cycle 2 Test

100% effective in preventing unplanned pregnancy and STD's

abstinence

ovulation

when a female is most likely to get pregnant

zygote

fertilized egg

fertilization

the union of a sperm an ovum

fetus

the name given to a developing baby between 9 weeks and 9 months

embryo

the name given to a developing baby between 2 and 8 weeks

1st stage of labor

contractions occur regularly

2nd stage of labor

baby is born

3rd stage of labor

afterbirth (placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic sac come out)

reasons for a c-section

umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck, cervix is not dilating, fetus is to big, labor is to long

Things pregnant women should avoid

nicotine use, alcohol, drug use, x-rays

Something a pregnant woman needs to have

prenatal care (regular doctor appointments, prenatal vitamins)

fallopian tubes

where fertilization takes place

Signs of pregnancy

missed menstrual cycle (period), fatigue, nausea

placenta

a filter for nutrients to get from mother to baby

umbilical cord

a passageway for nutrients to get from mother to baby

amniotic sac

provides cushioning and support

10 cm

how much the cervix has to dilate to start stage 2 of labor

miscarriage

when the baby does not survive (usually occur during the 1st trimester)

contraceptives

ways to prevent pregnancy without destroying fertility

male and female condom

only methods that prevent both pregnancy AND STD's

barrier methods

method of contraceptives that prevent semen from entering the partner

hormonal methods

The combination of estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation

Examples of barrier methods

Male and female condom, diaphragm, sponge

Examples of hormonal methods

birth control pill, birth control shot, birth control patch, birth control ring, birth control implant

permanent contraceptive methods

vasectomy and tubal ligation

2 contraceptive methods that can be used at the same time

male condom and birth control or male condom and natural family planning method