Athena's Pregnancy

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the characters, events, and key concepts in the story 'Athena's Pregnancy.'

Athena Nash

Wife of Bobby, the new mother of Mya Nash.

Mya Nash

The daughter of Athena and Bobby, youngest niece of Penny, Gabby, Sam, and Matt.

Braxton Hicks

False contractions or soft labor experienced by pregnant women.

Doctor Heller

Athena's physician who delivers her baby and monitors her pregnancy.

Pregnancy test

A medical test to determine if a woman is pregnant.

Contractions

Regular tightening of uterine muscles during labor.

Obstetrician

A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.

Mood swings

Rapid changes in emotion often experienced during pregnancy.

Morning sickness

Nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy, typically in the morning.

Ultrasound

A medical test that uses sound waves to create images of the baby in the womb.

Family support

Emotional and practical assistance provided by family members during pregnancy and childbirth.

Who is Athena Nash?

Athena Nash is the main character in the story, a police officer and the wife of Bobby Nash. She is pregnant with her third child, Mya.

Describe Bobby Nash.

Bobby Nash is Athena’s husband, the older brother of Sam and Matt, and a supportive father to their kids. He values his family deeply and often worries about Athena's wellbeing during her pregnancy.

What is the significance of Mya Nash in the story?

Mya Nash is their new addition of Athena and Bobby’s family, the focus of their excitement and challenges surrounding pregnancy and parenthood.

Who are Penny and Gabby in relation to Athena?

Gabby and Penny are Athena’s younger sisters and Penny is married to Sam and Gabby is married to Matt and they are very close to their big sister Athena

What role does Doctor Heller play in Athena’s pregnancy?

Doctor Heller is Athena's doctor who provides medical care during her pregnancy, including conducting tests and the delivery of Mya.

What are the main conflicts Athena faces during her pregnancy?

Athena deals with personal stress regarding her pregnancy and the complications of her mother-in-law's disapproval, alongside the physical challenges of pregnancy symptoms.

How does Athena communicate her pregnancy to her family?

Athena first discusses her symptoms with her friends, then reveals her pregnancy to Bobby, and later informs her mother about the upcoming addition to their family.

What type of relationship does Athena have with her mother-in-law, Ann?

Athena has a contentious relationship with Ann, marked by conflict and disdain, especially during the events surrounding Mya's birth.

What emotional experiences does Athena go through while pregnant?

Athena experiences a range of emotions from excitement and nervousness about becoming a mother again, to stress from family dynamics and health concerns.

Summarize the ending of 'Athena’s Pregnancy'.

The story concludes with Athena and Bobby welcoming their daughter Mya with joy, but also hints at the complications of their lives together, as they navigate the challenges of family dynamics and parenthood.

What is the advice doctor Heller gives to Athena

not to drink alcohol or smoking vapes or cigarettes it is bad for Athena and the baby’s health