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Key Terms Vocab Pg. 206 - Lauren Curnutte 1-21-20 TEST TOMORROW
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- 11. Anemia -a condition that occurs when the level of healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body, becomes too low.
- 22. Apgar test -test that measures the newborn's chance of survival by checking the baby's pulse, breathing, muscle tone, responsiveness, and skin color.
- 33. Baby blues -mild postpartum mood disorder that
goes away on its own. - 44. Bonding -developing a feeling of affection.
- 55. Brazelton scale -test doctors use to determine whether a baby has problems interacting with the environment, handling motor processes, controlling his or her physical state, or responding to stress.
- 66. Breech birth position -common abnormal birth position in which a baby enters the birth
canal feet- , legs- , or buttocks-first. - 77. Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) -nurse who has special training in delivering babies during low-risk pregnancies.
- 88. Cesarean section -delivery method in which the mother's abdomen and uterus are surgically opened and the baby is removed; also called C-section.
- 99. Contraction -tightening of muscles during labor.
- 1010. Dilation -opening of the cervix.
- 1111. Episiotomy -an incision made of wider the birth canal to keep from tearing.
- 1212. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -a law that protects employees to take maternity or paternity.
Remember: Maternity means " father ".
Remember: Paternity means " female ". - 1313. Forceps -a curved instrument to fit around leave the sides of babies hearl to help mth delivery.
- 1414. Hysterectomy -surgical removed of the uterus.
- 1515. Jaundice -a liver condition that can make skin, tissue, and body fluids yellow.
- 1616. Labor -process that moves the baby out of mother's body.
- 1717. Lamare method -using breathing patterns to keep mind off of labor pain.
- 1818. Lightening -baby starts to move lower into pelvis.
- 1919. Maternity leave -time a WOMEN take off for birth or adoption from work.
- 2020. Natural childbirth -no drugs during labor and birth.
- 2121. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) -where high-risk newborns are carel for around the clock.
- 2222. Neonate -from birth to one month baby.
- 2323. Neonatology -the care , development , and diseases of newborns.
- 2424. Paternal postpartum depression (PPD) -mood disorder in fathers after delivery of baby.
- 2525. Paternity leave -time off from job for new baby or adoption for Dad.
- 2626. Pediatrician -a doctor who care for infants , children , and teens until adulthood.
- 2727. Perinatal depression -depression before delivery lasting until 12-24 months after delivery.
- 2828. Postpartum care -care mothers receive during the 6-8 weeks following birth.
- 2929. Postpartum depression -serious form of depression after baby is born.
- 3030. Postpartum mood disorder -mental health condition that both mothers and fathers experience after birth of baby.
- 3131. Postpartum psychosis -rare , extremely serve mental illness where come cause harm to baby or selves.
- 3232. Pregnancy discrimination act (PDA) -a law that protects women who work while pregnant.
- 3333. Pregnancy leave -rule able to work for health reasons during pregnancy.
- 3434. Vacuum extraction -a cup-like device with suction , attaches to baby's head to help mth delivery.
- 3535. Well-baby checkup -routine medical visit for doctor to cheer baby for good health and signs of proper growth.
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- I need to study so when I take the test tomorrow in Child Development, and I will only get all the vocab part right.
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