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

Cell that results from fertilization between a sperm and an egg

Emotional coach used by some mothers during childbirth

First mild contractions that begin labor, sometimes weeks before actual labor occurs

When a fertilized egg begins dividing into cells

Pregnancy stage that extends from the second to the ninth week of pregnancy.

Pregnancy stage that extends from conception until about two weeks later when implantation i in the uterus occurs

Surgical cut that allows the baby to pass through more easily during delivery

Medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth

Type of disease that occurs only during pregnancy

nurses who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth

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

Pregnancy stage that extends from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth at the end of the third trimester

term used to describe the developing baby during the embryonic period

STIs that can be cured with antibiotics if detected and treated early.

Sexually transmitted infections that cannot be cured

Delivery of a deceased baby

When the baby's flow of oxygen is somehow interrupted during the birth process

When the type of protein in red blood cells does not match between the mother and baby

Conditions such as cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol

Labor that is hastened by medical intervention rather than occurring naturally

surgical procedure to remove the baby from the womb

When the baby is in an upright rather than a head-down position through birth

Before pregnancy, women should avoid taking folic acid

genetic disorders are the result of a toxic environment during pregnancy

babies born after 24 weeks have the best chance of survival among premature babies

Rh factor refers to the type of protein in red blood cells that is a match between the mother's and the baby's blood type

A doula is someone who is trained to provide emotional support through the birth process

Teen mothers are more likely to have a dangerously low blood pressure than older mothers

Older pregnant women are more likely to give birth to babies with birth defects and abnormalities

Viral STIs should be treated with antibiotics

Shellfish may contain mercury, a potentially dangerous chemical for pregnant women

Babies exposed to marijuana prenatally are more likely to die from SIDS

By the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, a baby's first movements should be felt by the mother.

A father's alcohol use before conception is an example of a lifestyle choice that may have an effect on a developing baby

Prenatal vitamins, made just for pregnancy, contain extra___

Which of the following is NOT an example of a genetic disorder?

Women who are at a healthy weight before pregnancy should gain between _____ pounds while pregnant.

A breech birth occurs when the baby is born _____

Kara takes a class for pregnant women in which she is taught a series of controlled breathing exercises and how to use a focal point to deal with the pain during labor. Kara is learning the _____ method.

The ____ period extends from the second to the ninth week of pregnancy.

When the strong muscle fibers of the uterus contract rhythmically, pushing the infant downward toward the birth canal, this is called

Which of the following is an example of a bacterial STI?

A premature baby is commonly defined as a baby weighing less than ______ pounds at birth.

Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy may cause ____.

Too much pressure on the the baby's blood vessels during birth may cause

Excessive caffeine consumption during pregnancy may cause _____.