Exploring Healthy Relationships and Parenting Styles

What are three characteristics of healthy relationships?

1. Open communication 2. Trust 3. Mutual respect.

What are three types of relationships?

1. Family relationships 2. Friendships 3. Romantic relationships.

How does Jess and Matthew's relationship support optimal health and wellbeing?

Jess and Matthew's relationship supports optimal emotional health and wellbeing because they communicate effectively about their schedules, demonstrating respect and understanding.

What are the four main types of parenting styles?

1. Authoritative 2. Authoritarian 3. Permissive 4. Uninvolved.

What impact does the authoritative parenting style have on a child?

Children tend to be more independent, socially competent, and have better emotional regulation.

What considerations should someone take before becoming a parent?

1. Financial stability 2. Emotional readiness 3. Support systems available.

Define a risk factor in health context.

A risk factor is a characteristic or condition that increases the likelihood of developing a health problem.

Define a protective factor in health context.

A protective factor is a characteristic or condition that decreases the likelihood of developing a health problem.

Identify three risk factors during pregnancy and explain their consequences.

1. Smoking - can lead to low birth weight. 2. Alcohol consumption - can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. 3. Poor nutrition - can result in developmental issues.

Identify two protective factors during pregnancy and explain how they act as protective factors.

1. Prenatal care - helps monitor the health of the mother and fetus. 2. Balanced diet - supports fetal growth and development.

How can chickenpox impact the health status of a fetus?

Chickenpox can lead to congenital varicella syndrome, causing birth defects.

How can influenza impact the health status of a fetus?

Influenza can increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight.

What is fertilisation?

Fertilisation is the process where a sperm cell unites with an oocyte to form a zygote.

What is an oocyte?

An oocyte is a female gamete or egg cell.

What is a zygote?

A zygote is the fertilized egg formed by the union of a sperm and an oocyte.

What is a blastocyst?

A blastocyst is a stage of embryonic development that occurs after the zygote divides and forms a hollow ball of cells.

Outline the process of fertilisation.

The sperm travels through the female reproductive tract to the oocyte, where it penetrates the oocyte membrane, leading to the fusion of genetic material.

What are the stages of prenatal development and their timelines?

1. Germinal stage (Weeks 1-2) - fertilisation and implantation. 2. Embryonic stage (Weeks 3-8) - major organs and structures develop. 3. Fetal stage (Weeks 9-40) - growth and maturation.

What are the stages of the lifespan?

1. Infancy (0-2 years) - rapid growth and development. 2. Childhood (2-12 years) - learning and socialization. 3. Adolescence (12-18 years) - identity formation. 4. Adulthood (18+ years) - independence and life choices.

Describe artificial insemination and its advantages and disadvantages.

Artificial insemination involves directly inserting sperm into a woman's reproductive tract. Advantages: less invasive than IVF, lower cost. Disadvantages: lower success rates compared to IVF.

Describe IVF and its advantages and disadvantages.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilising an egg outside the body and implanting it in the uterus. Advantages: higher success rates, can use donor eggs. Disadvantages: expensive, emotionally taxing.