Child PSYC Exam 2

This is an external agent that can have negative effects on the developing embryo/fetus

teratogen

An infant that weighs 4lbs would be considered

low birth weight infant

These are infants born much larger than average

macrosomic infant

This part of the brain, involved in motor and cognitive development, triples in size in the first year of life

cerebellum

What happens in the third stage of labor

delivery of placenta

Effect on miscarriage; birth defects: LSD

no, no

Effect on miscarriage; birth defects: Cannabis

mixed results, heart/gastro/urinary system

Effect on miscarriage; birth defects: Alcohol

mixed, yes

Effect on miscarriage; birth defects: Heroin

no, no

Effect on miscarriage; birth defects: Cigarettes

yes/no, yes (LBW)

3 Stages of Labor

cervical dilation and effacement, pushing and birth of baby, delivery of placenta

Kangaroo Care

skin to skin contact

Infant mortality rate

28/1000 world average

Teratogens

substance that can interfere with normal fetal development

Microcephaly

infant’s head and brain are significantly smaller than expected