Pregnancy

Ultrasound

Test that produces an image on a screen reflecting sound waves

Identical Twins

twins that develop from a single ovum fertilized by a single sperm that divides after fertilization to form two zygotes

Zygote

A fertilized egg

Embryo

An implanted blastocyst

Fraternal Twins

twins that develop from two separate ova that are fertilized by two different sperm

Trimester

Three different trimesters, first three months, middle three months and last three months

Miscarriage

a natural expulsion of the embryo or fetus before it has reached a point of development at which it can survive outside the mother's body

Amniotic sac

Fluid filled sac that surrounds the embryo

Fetus

Developing baby from the 8th week on of pregnancy

Blastocyst

ball of cells

When does a miscarriage typically occur?

Early in pregnancy-1st trimester

Implantation

The process by which the zygote attaches to the uterine wall

Amniotic sac

the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the womb.

umbillical cord

The structure that connects the fetus to the placenta

prenatal

before birth

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

physical, mental, and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by heavy drinking throughout pregnancy.

episiotomy

Incision to open up the vagina

cesearean section

surgical incision made through the abdominal wall

Placenta (outside of womb)

after birth

obstetrician

A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Smoking causes

low birth weight

A "Y" chromosome creates at birth

Boy

Two "X" chromosomes creates at birth

Girl

labor

Female goes through first stage of the childbirth process. Could be a few to many hours in length

X Rays

Radiation can harm fetus

Cervix

Dilates during childbirth

Which stage of childbirth does the cervix fully dilate?

2nd stage

Which stage of childbirth lasts the longest?

1st stage

Which stage of childbirth does the placenta turn into afterbirth?

3rd stage

Which trimester does morning sickness begin?

1st Trimester

Which trimester would the female most likely put 25 pounds on?

3rd Trimester

Which trimester does the mother begin feeling the baby move?

2nd Trimester

SIDS

sudden infant death syndrome, can be linked to tobacco usage

amniocentesis

Reveals chromosomal abnormalities

chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

test to reveal genetic disorders, fetal age and gender

Pre-eclampsia

When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Implants and grows outside the uterus

Fertilization

Egg cell and sperm cell meet

Genetic counseling

Study of genetic histories of prospective parents

Genes

Traits or characteristics that are inherited from parents

Prenatal Vitamins

Females take them to make up for what they are missing to help the growing baby

Fetal heartbeat can be detected

Week 3 or around day 21

Where do contractions begin

Uterus

Water breaks

Begins the first stage of childbirth when amniotic fluid begins to leak

Menstruation

A female does not have a period during pregnancy

Which trimester does the parents typically find out the gender of the baby?

In the second trimester parents can typically find out the gender of the baby for the 1st time

What does an ultrasound look for?

Fetal position, more than one baby and in 2nd trimester can begin to show gender