Child Study and Reproductive Health

Flashcards covering essential concepts in child study and reproductive health.

What are the positive aspects of planned pregnancy?

Healthier pregnancy, emotional readiness, financial stability, support.

What is a negative aspect of planned pregnancy?

Pressure and stress, increase expectations.

List a positive aspect of unplanned pregnancy.

Surprise blessing, resilience, new perspective.

What is a negative aspect of unplanned pregnancy?

Emotional distress, financial instability, impact on education/career.

What are some reasons women may postpone having children?

Focus on career, fear of giving birth, living life first, not married, freezing eggs.

What are some factors why the number of teenage mothers has declined?

Increased knowledge and education about prevention.

What are some situations that may lead to unplanned pregnancy?

Not taking or forgetting pills, lack of education, not using protection.

Name an emotional implication of unplanned pregnancy.

Mental instability, stress, loss of independence.

What financial implications might arise from unplanned pregnancy?

Lack of money, no steady job/income.

What challenges might a mother face socially if she has an unplanned pregnancy?

Judgment from others, inability to connect with friends, lack of support.

Describe the role of the testes in male reproduction.

Produces sperm and male hormones.

What is the function of the ovaries in female reproduction?

Produces female hormones and eggs.

What happens during conception?

Sperm fertilizes an egg in the fallopian tube, and the fertilized egg implants into the uterus.

What occurs if the egg is not fertilized?

The egg does not implant and the lining of the uterus sheds, leading to menstruation.

What impact does the age of the mother have on multiple births?

Women in their 30s-40s have higher oestrogen levels which can lead to the release of more than one egg.

What is the difference between IVF and GIFT?

IVF involves fertilization outside the body, while GIFT keeps sperm and egg separate until inserted into the fallopian tube.

What is surrogacy?

A surrogate mother conceives, carries, and gives birth to a child for another person or couple.

What are some hormonal family planning methods?

Pills, injections, implants, IUDs, vaginal rings.

List some physical changes that occur during pregnancy.

Growth of uterus, breast growth, swelling, weight gain, elevated heart rate.

What is pre-eclampsia?

A serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure, protein in urine, and fluid retention.

What is gestational diabetes?

Occurs during pregnancy and often resolves after childbirth.

What can cause genetic disorders?

An altered gene or set of genes.

Who is at higher risk for miscarriages?

Older women and those who smoke or drink excessively.