WorksheetsPregnancy/Birth Vocabulary
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
the organ in a woman's body in which a baby develops
fallopian tube
cervix
birth canal
uterus
the male cell that fertilizes a woman's egg
semen
sperm
ovum
egg
the moment that the ovum and sperm unite, when fertilization happens
intercourse
attachment
menstruation
conception
the fertilized egg at its earliest stage
zygote
embryo
fetus
baby
developing baby from weeks 3-8
zygote
embryo
fetus
infant
protects the developing baby by cushioning it in the womb
amniocentesis
amniotic fluid
placenta
cervix
tissue that is rich in blood vessels, develops to transfer food and oxygen from the mother to the baby
ovaries
uterus
Fallopian tubes
placenta
food and oxygen travel through this to the baby
uterus
umbilical cord
skin contact
amniotic fluid
the unborn baby from weeks 8-40 or until birth
zygote
embryo
fetus
infant
tiny threadlike particles in the nucleus of every cell, come in 23 pairs, received from both parents
chromosomes
traits
race
gender
the units that determine the child's inherited characteristics, make up chromosomes as beads make up a necklace
chromosomes
characteristics
genes
jeans
stronger gene, determines what characteristic will be expressed
dominant
recessive
top
lower
weaker gene, will not be expressed
dominant
recessive
top
lower
inability to become pregnant (as a couple)
invitro
infertility
insomnia
influenza
adoption
legally takes all responsibilities and rights for raising a child that is already born
a doctor injects sperm into a woman's uterus with a special needle, may come from the husband or another male
when a woman has damaged Fallopian tubes, a mature egg and sperm from the man are combined in a dish, if fertilization occurs the doctor places the zygote in the woman's uterus
a substitute, mother is a woman who becomes pregnant for another couple due to various reasons
surrogate
legally takes all responsibilities and rights for raising a child that is already born
a doctor injects sperm into a woman's uterus with a special needle, may come from the husband or another male
when a woman has damaged Fallopian tubes, a mature egg and sperm from the man are combined in a dish, if fertilization occurs the doctor places the zygote in the woman's uterus
a substitute, mother is a woman who becomes pregnant for another couple due to various reasons
artificial insemination
legally takes all responsibilities and rights for raising a child that is already born
a doctor injects sperm into a woman's uterus with a special needle, may come from the husband or another male
when a woman has damaged Fallopian tubes, a mature egg and sperm from the man are combined in a dish, if fertilization occurs the doctor places the zygote in the woman's uterus
a substitute, mother is a woman who becomes pregnant for another couple due to various reasons
in vitro fertilization
legally takes all responsibilities and rights for raising a child that is already born
a doctor injects sperm into a woman's uterus with a special needle, may come from the husband or another male
when a woman has damaged Fallopian tubes, a mature egg and sperm from the man are combined in a dish, if fertilization occurs the doctor places the zygote in the woman's uterus
a substitute, mother is a woman who becomes pregnant for another couple due to various reasons
loss of pregnancy before the 20th week
death
stillbirth
angel birth
miscarriage
loss of pregnancy after the 20th week
death
stillbirth
angel birth
miscarriage
when a baby is born with serious problems that threaten their health or ability to live
illness
birth defects
chromosomes
placenta
uses sound waves to make a video image of an unborn baby
ultrasound
amniocentesis
chorionic villi sampling
invitro
tests for birth defects by sampling small amounts of the tissue from the membrane that encases the baby
ultrasound
amniocentesis
chorionic villi sampling
invitro
withdrawing and testing a sample of the amniotic fluid to check for any defects or concerns
ultrasound
amniocentesis
chorionic villi sampling
invitro
physical and mental problems that result from a mother drinking alcohol while pregnant
fetal alcohol syndrome
shaken baby syndrom
hepatitis
alcohol induced defect
a less severe amount of defects than fetal alcohol syndrome
fetal alcohol aid
fetal alcohol effects
fetal alcohol disease
fetal alcohol death
lack of iron in the blood, can cause poor appetite, tiredness, and weakness
anemia
anorexia
annotation
annexing
whether or not a woman's blood has a protein or not in her blood
Rh factor
proteinisis
pH
blood clotting
helps to build and repair tissues and organs
carbs
protein
acids
vitamins
aid our bodies in developing and maintaining various systems and organs
carbs
fats
vitamins
sugars
nutrients that aid in healthy bones, teeth, blood, and waste production
carbs
protein
fats
minerals
needed for heat and energy
carbs and fats
vitamins and minerals
water
amino acids
time off work for birth, recovery, and bonding
vacation
maternity leave
nannying
hospital stay
doctor who specializes in treating children
OBGYN
pediatrician
oncologist
obstetrician
mixture of milk (or substitute), water, and nutrients
breast milk
formula
cereal
baby food
a spending plan
paycheck
insurance
budget
allowance
regular costs that cannot be changed
flexible spending
fixed expenses
bills
interest
costs for items that people have some control over the amounts spent regularly
fixed expenses
flexible expenses
budget
income
eliminating fear of childbirth by using training and exercises
breathing techniques
prepared childbirth
visualization
epidural
process of the baby gradually moving out of the uterus and into the vagina to be born
labor
birth
water breaking
delivery
the birth itself
labor
contractions
delivery
la maze
doctors who specialize in prenatal and postnatal care of the mother and baby
pediatrician
obstetrician
gynocologist
oncologist
nurses or other trained carers who are licensed to assist in birth
doctor
nurse
midwife
coach
facility separate from a hospital with home-like birthing rooms
alternative birth center
la maze class
water birth
midwife center
the lower part of the uterus
vagina
cervix
ovary
Fallopian tube
tightening and releasing of the muscles of the uterus
birth
pushing
contractions
labor
delivery of baby by making a surgical incision in the woman's abdomen/uterus
cesarean birth
c birth
cutting birth
cutting section
the Apgar scale measures a baby's...
heart rate
breathing
reflex to stimulation
all of the above
the first breast milk from the mother's supply
lightening
quickening
colostrum
cool milk
when touched on the lips or cheek a newborn turns toward the touch and begins to suck
grasp reflex
rooting reflex
startle reflex
acid reflux
newborn's hand closes on anything that comes in contact with their palm
grasp reflex
rooting reflex
startle reflex
acid reflux
response to a loud noise or touch on the stomach, throws limbs out and extends fists
grasp reflex
rooting reflex
startle reflex
acid reflux
