Grade 10 Social and Sexual Health Study Guide (New Jersey Focus)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, reproductive health concepts, pregnancy timelines, prenatal care, contraception methods, and New Jersey legal points.

Parenting

Raising and caring for a child.

Adoption

The legal transfer of parental rights to adoptive parents, which can be arranged as open or closed.

Open Adoption

A form of adoption in which birth parents have some contact with the adoptive family.

Closed Adoption

A form of adoption in which there is no ongoing contact between birth parents and the adoptive family.

Abortion

A medical procedure to end a pregnancy, treated as a medical decision under New Jersey policy where clinic availability varies by gestational age.

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

The hormone detected by urine or blood pregnancy tests, which rises quickly in early pregnancy after implantation.

Prenatal Care

Health care and actions taken before birth, including check-ups with a medical provider, balanced diet, sleep, and avoiding smoking, alcohol, and recreational drugs.

Barrier Methods

Contraceptives that physically block sperm—specifically external condoms and internal condoms—which also help prevent STIs.

Safe Haven (New Jersey)

A legal program allowing an unharmed infant under $30\text{ days}$ old to be legally and anonymously surrendered at staffed hospitals, police stations, fire stations, or ambulance/rescue squads.

Folic Acid

A nutrient recommended at $400\,\text{mcg}$ daily before and during early pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects (brain/spine birth defects).

First Trimester

The pregnancy phase involving embryo development and early formation of major systems (nervous system forms early), accompanied by tiredness, morning sickness, and increased hunger.

Second Trimester

The pregnancy phase where features like hair and fingernails develop, and mid-pregnancy growth reaches roughly "avocado" size in classroom analogies.

Third Trimester

The pregnancy phase where the fetus reaches "small melon" size, contractions begin as labor approaches, and breastmilk production typically starts after birth.

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Common early symptoms that include missed period, nausea, more frequent urination, sensitive/tender breasts, fatigue, dizziness, and abdominal pain.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure

Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy or around infants that increases the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and other infant health issues.

Statutory Gestational Limit (NJ Abortion Policy)

New Jersey places no statutory gestational limit on abortion, treating it as a medical decision, though clinic availability varies by gestational age.

NJ Attorney General "Know Your Rights" (June 2022)

State guidance confirming abortion remains legal in NJ after Roe v. Wade was overturned, minors do not need parental permission, non-residents can receive care, medication abortion/telehealth is available, and financial assistance exists.

Non-Barrier Pregnancy Prevention Methods

Contraceptive options that prevent pregnancy without barrier protection against STIs, including birth control pills, patches, rings, IUDs, arm implants, shots, abstinence, and emergency contraception.

Reasons for Birth Control Hesitancy

Factors causing reluctance to use contraceptives, including fear of parental discovery, mistaken beliefs about parental permission, cost, lack of transportation, embarrassment, and lack of information.

Pregnancy Timeline Stages

The sequential process from unprotected sex/ejaculation meeting in the fallopian tube, to fertilization and uterine implantation, followed by hCG hormone production detectable by tests.