Chapter 4: Becoming a Parent

Flashcards covering key concepts from Dr. M Pérez Rivera's lecture on 'Becoming a Parent', including pregnancy decisions, labor, childbirth, and parenting aspects.

Unintended Pregnancies

45% of pregnancies that are either mistimed (27%) or unwanted (18%).

Teratogen

A substance that can cause genetic defects or maternal problems during pregnancy.

Genetic Defects

Problems with genes that can occur during pregnancy.

Miscarriage

Loss of a pregnancy during the maternal problems phase.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, considered a maternal problem.

Psychological Distress (during pregnancy)

Mental or emotional difficulties experienced by the mother during pregnancy.

Average Labor Duration

The typical length of labor, which is 12-14 hours.

Stages of Labor

The three phases of childbirth: labor phase, pushing and delivery, and expulsion of placenta.

Paternal Motivation

Factors influencing a father's involvement, including the child's gender, biological relationship, their own father's involvement, identity, and beliefs.

Parental Sensitivity-Responsivity

How rapidly, dependably, and successfully a parent responds to and comforts their child.

Coparenting

The shared responsibility and collaboration of parents in raising a child.

Postpartum Depression

Depression experienced by a parent following childbirth.