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Chapter 51 Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Chapter 52 Objectives: Pregnancy and Childbirth Describe the physical and emotional changes a woman typically goes through Identify the importance of good prenatal care and the important elements Identify the contributors to infertility Describe the process of labor and delivery Describe ways of preparing for a healthy postpartum period Define key terms
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Chapter 53 Deciding to Become a Parent Physical health and age Financial circumstances Relationship with your partner Education, career and child care plans Emotional readiness Social support Personal qualities Philosophical or religious beliefs
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Chapter 54 Preconception Care Male and Female Pre-existing medical conditions Prescription drug/OTC drug use Prior pregnancy or delivery problems. Age Smoking, alcohol or other drug usage Diet/ Folic Acid Family history of genetic disorders
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Chapter 55 Conception/Fertility Conception is the fertilization of a women’s egg by a man’s sperm Fertilized egg is called a zygote Egg not fertilized disintegrates within 24 hrs Millions of sperm in ejaculate (Between 120 and 600 million sperm with each ejaculation) Sperm release an enzyme to soften outer layer of egg Egg and sperm each carry 23 chromosomes
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Chapter 56
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8 HS 200 Continue with calendar entries Thurs, Oct. 26- Wellness Worksheet S7 Tues, Nov. 7- Last day to turn in 12-Step Review (may complete 12-step review OR community activity/meeting) Thurs, Nov. 9- Last day to accept service learning projects (REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS) Are you paying attention to your mind chatter?
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Chapter 59 Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Chapter 510 Infertility Affects about 10% of U.S. Couples Women Blocked fallopian tubes Pelvic Inflamm. Disease Endometriosis Hormonal imbalance Uterine Growths Allergic responses to sperm Smoking Alcohol Toxic chemicals or radiation Men Low sperm count Poor motility Blocked passageways Toxic substances Smoking Drugs Testicular injury Infections Birth defects High Temperatures
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Chapter 511 Not just viewed as the “woman’s problem” anymore….. 35% of cases attributed to the male Most common reason is inability to produce adequate numbers of healthy sperm Chronic alcohol abuse reduces the ability of the male to produce normally formed sperm cells.
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Chapter 512 The Wives of Henry VIII ( 1491-1547
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Chapter 513 Catherine of Aragon 1485-1536
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Chapter 514 Anne Boleyn 1505-1536
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Chapter 515 Jane Seymour 1509- 1537
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Chapter 516 The 6 Wives of Henry the VIII Divorced~ Beheaded~ Died~ Divorced~ Beheaded~ Survived
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Chapter 517 Protect Your Fertility!
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Chapter 518 Infertility Treatment Surgery Fertility drugs Sperm donor Assisted Reproduction Surrogate Motherhood
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Chapter 519 Pregnancy 13 week trimesters Tests Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Early signs and symptoms Missed menstrual period Softening of the uterus
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Chapter 520 Text p. 90
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Chapter 521 Changes in the Women’s Body First 3 months: ◊ Uterus enlarges ◊ By Fourth Month Abdomen protrudes ◊ Breast changes By 8 th week enlarged and sensitive After 10 th week Colostrum ◊ Muscles and Ligaments loosen ◊ Circulatory System becomes more efficient ◊ Increased heart rate/ Increased lung capacity ◊ Weight Gain
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Chapter 522 Key Terms Embryo: Weeks 2-8 Fetus: Week 9 - Birth Placenta: Organ through which fetus receives nourishment Umbilical cord: Cord connecting placenta and fetus Amniotic Sac: Pouch enclosing and protecting fetus
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Chapter 523 Changes During the Later Stages of Pregnancy By end of 6 th month: Increased needs placed on the mother. Braxton hicks contractions. “Lightening”- Baby settles into pelvic bones Increased urination Emotional responses to Pregnancy.
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Chapter 524
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Chapter 525 p. 92 Text
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Chapter 526
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Chapter 527 Diagnosing Fetal Abnormalities UUltrasound AAmniocentesis CChorionic Villus sampling (CVS) TTriple marker screen (TMS)
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Chapter 528 Basics of Prenatal Care Regular medical checkups Blood tests Nutritious diet /Prenatal Vitamins (folic acid) Avoidance of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and any infections that may harm the fetus Reasonable exercise Preparation for childbirth Physically / Emotionally
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Chapter 529 Complications Ectopic pregnancy Spontaneous Abortion, or miscarriage Preeclampsia/eclampsia Low-birth Weight (LBW) Infant Mortality SIDS
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Chapter 530 Choices in Childbirth Who is going to assist with delivery? Discuss Birth Plan in advance Where is the baby going to be delivered? Who will be present at the birth?
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Chapter 531 Labor and Delivery 33 Stages of Labor EEntire process 2-36+ hours
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Chapter 532 Stage 1 ◊ Cervical Effacement and Dilation ◊ Contractions- Every 15-20 minutes for 30 seconds ◊ Mucus plug is expelled and amniotic sac may rupture. ◊ Last part of First Stage: TRANSITION
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Chapter 533 Stage 2- Expulsion Baby slowly pushed into birth canal Baby squeezes through pelvis Head is usually delivered first Umbilical cord is cut
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Chapter 534 Stage 3: Delivery of Placenta 5-20 minutes after birth Apgar Scale of the Baby Cesarean deliveries
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Chapter 535 P. 98 Text
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Chapter 536 Postpartum Period 3 months following childbirth. Critical family adjustment. Vaginal delivery leave hospital 1-3 days. Cesarean section 3-5 days. Breastfeeding. Postpartum depression.
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Chapter 537 Postpartum Depression affects 10-15% of women any time from a month to a year after childbirth. Less than 1% of new mothers—women develop postpartum psychosis. Paranoia~ Irrational Thoughts Hospitalization often indicated National Institute of Mental Health
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Chapter 538 Causes are thought to be: The dramatic hormonal shifts that occur during pregnancy The Chemical changes in the brain that result The dramatic lifestyle changes and round-the clock- care required after the birth of a baby. Guilt, shame, isolation, and her depressed state often keep her from getting the help needed. Postpartum Depression is common and treatable Call NIH at 1-866-615-6464 for assistance, support, further info.
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Chapter 539 What might have happened if Andrea Yates had received the medical help and support needed? Noah- 7, John-5, Luke- 3, and Paul- 2, Mary- 6 months
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Chapter 540 Support the new moms you know! Offer to watch the baby or siblings Help with household chores, shopping,etc. Check in regularly
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Chapter 541 Protect your Fertility!
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