The structure in the womb (uterus) that is created specifically to provide nutrients from the mother to the baby.

• placenta

• blastocyst

• amniotic fluid

• amniotic sac

What structure inside the womb transports oxygen and nutrients to the baby?

• umbilical cord

• amniotic sac

• amniotic fluid

• placenta

What is one of the first signs of pregnancy?

• being hungry

• sleeping more

• bigger belly

• missed period

How many trimesters are there during pregnancy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The stage of labor beginning when contractions cause the cervix to dilate and ending when the baby is ready to begin moving through the birth canal is called

• dilation

• expulsion

• afterbirth

• labor

A baby is considered preterm if there are born before

• 10 weeks

• 40 weeks

• 37 weeks

• 24 weeks

Doula

• When a fertilized egg begins dividing into cells.

• A kind of emotional coach used by some mothers during childbirth.

Fetus

• Term used to describe the developing baby during the fetal period.

• Birth procedures that focus on relaxation techniques instead of medication to deal with pain.

Certified nurse-midwives

• Natural childbirth method that focuses on relaxation techniques, using a focal point, and an emotional coach.

• Nurses who specialize in pregnancy and birth.

Obstetricians

• Cell that results from fertilization between a sperm and an egg.

• Medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy and birth.