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3698831618grasping relfexautomatic response of newborn, hand to close over anything that comes in contact woth palm0
3698831619startle reflexautomatic physical response, legs are thrown up, fingers spread, arms extend1
3698857303ReflexesInstinctive automatic responses2
3698857304Babinski reflexWhen touched the bottom of foot, toes/feet extend3
3699016662Rooting reflexAutomatic response when touched on lips/cheek Turns toward touch4
3699016663Swimming reflexWhen placed in water, automatic swirmming of arms/feet5
3713998024GynecologistWomen's private part doctor6
3713998025Identical twinsBabys come from same egg, look aloke7
3713998026Conjoined twinsTwins are born attached8
3713998027Fraternal twinsNot alike but born at same time9
3713998028Mirror twinsForm from same egg10
3713998029UltrasoundImages of baby in moms tummy11
3713998030Signs oflaborMucus plug,water break, cervix opening12
3713998031ContractionsStomach cramps baby is pushing down on uterus getting ready for labor13
3713998032AnesthesiaSleepy gas14
3713998033Environmental factors on babyNo smoking, drinking, no fighting15
3713998034HereditaryHalf dominant (Gg)16
3713998035DominantVery high chance of passing down trait (GG)17
3713998036CarrierOne who has disease18
3713998037Effects of smoking on babyBirth defects or smoke already in lungs, breathing probs19
3713998038ChromosomesThread like structure carrying genetic ingo20
3713998039FenesParents characteristics (traits)21
3713998040Birth defectsDisease baby is born with22
3713998041Cerebral palsyNot muscle functioning correctly23
3713998042Cystic fibrosisDamages lungs24
3713998043Sickle cell anemiaRed blood cells don't function correctly25
3713998044HemophiliaBlood doesn't clot normally26
3713998045GonorrheaBacterial infection in eyes27
3713998046Genetic counselingAdvice given to parents concerning chances of disease for baby28
3713998047Infertility counselingGetting counseling for sperm donors29
3699016664Walking reflexHI BELL! Hope u fail(; When baby is held up by hands, automatic response to place one foot in front of the other30
3699016665Small motor skillsAction involving muscle movement Ex:moving of fingers31
3699016666What is quality of teeth affected by?If too much sucking on binkey= decay32
3699016667Why do children experience delayed speech?Deaf or neglected33
3699016668SIDSSudden infant death syndrome usually before 3 months with no apparent reason34
3699016669LayetteEverything you need for your baby35
3699016670Benefits of breast feedingFree, healthy, bonding36
3699016671Sponge bathBath given with a sponge duh37
3699016672Expressive jargonTalks jibberish38
3699016673CooingGurgling sounds39
3699016674BabblingRepetition of vowels and consonants40
3699016675Syncretic speechOne word= an object41
3699016676Telegraphic speechTwo word sentences42
3699016677Benefits of bottle feedingSaves time/ dad can participate/ more privacy43
3699016678BondingEmotional bond between baby and parents44
3699016679OnlookerChild who watches activity but doesn't engage45
3699016680UnoccupiedChild who watches and momentarily participates46
3699016681Solitary independentPlays alone47
3699016682AssociativeEngages in all activity as told48
3699016683CooperativeWorks in a group49
3699016684ParallelPlays beside rather than with50
3699016685AbstinenceRefraining from intercourse51
3699016686Goal of disciplineAbility to have self control52
3699016687Eye hand coordinationCoordinated control of eyes with hand movement53
3698879823permissive parentingdoesn't offer much discipline, tend to be lenient & may only step in when there is a serious problem54
3698904241authoritarian parentingparents establish the rules and expect the child to follow them without exception55
3698908331democratic parentingparents have rules that children are expected to follow, however, they allow some exceptions to the rule56
3698972742vernixsubstance that covers the baby's body and protects the skin from amniotic fluid57
3698976836lanugosoft, downy hair that covers the baby's body58
3698985345prenatalperiod before birth59
3698993222gestation periodduration of the pregnancy, 266-280 days60
3706873497Lamaze"prepared" childbirth classes, relaxation/ breathing exercises61
3706878436birthing centerpart of hospital with homelike setting, no one over 34 or under 18 , releases patients after 24 hours62
3706887855LeBoyer"birth w/o violence", soft light/music, gentle voices63
3706894110Cesarean(C) Sectionmore risk-major surgery, becoming more common, longer stay/recovery64
3706916224episiotomyan incision from the vagina to the anus65
3707184532Emotions present at birthMood swings, mean,needy, tired66
3707184533Setting a routineThis helps the child get on task so they know what they're suppose to be doing and their body can regulate to it67
3707184534Toy safetyToys are set limits to a certain age group to secure safety68
3707184535Tot selectionWhen the parents selects toys according to age group it says69
3707184536Head StartHelp disadvantage kids function at home and school70
3707184537Montessori3-6 kids are able to learn on their total own71
3707184538Parent cooperativeParents take turns supervising72
3707184539Home careChild is cared for by somebody at the adults home73
3707184540Latch key childrenChildren who are unsupervised from the time they get home from school to when their parents come home from work74
3707184543PedodontistPediatric dentist75
3707184544NegativismDoing opposite of what u r told76
3707184545EgocentricThinking only about yourself-2 yrs old77
3707184546ManipulationTaking advantage78
3707184547JealousyWanting something that you can't have and another person does, you get mad79
3707184548Sinking rivalryGetting into fights or being jealous of your sibling80
3707184549Toilet trainingTeaching toddler how to use the potty usually by 381
3707184550TantrumsBrawls and crying scenes toddler gives when they don't get their way82
3707184551AdoptionTaking in a kid that's not yours, their parents gave them up83
3707184552DexterityUsing both hands effectively84
3707184556Invitro fertilizationDoctor removes egg and sperms, zygote placed in uterus85
3707184557Artificial inseminationInjecting sperm into a woman's reproductive path86
3707184559CondomsSpermicide put around penis, female condom covers cervix inside vagina to trap sperm87
3706954410ovumfemale sec cell(egg)88
3706956078uterusorgan that holds the baby89
3706960577spermmale sex cell90
3706970183conceptionunion of an egg&sperm resulting in the beginning of pregnancy91
3706978092period of the embryo2nd stage of pregnancy, 3-8 week, placenta attaches the sacs around the embryo to the uterus92
3707028108period of fetuslast stage of pregnancy, 8/9 week begins, baby has beginning of all organs93
3707058739protein functionsgrowth of baby and repairs the body94
3707061145protein sourcesmeat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, beans95
3707064653vitamin functionsprotects against infection, promotes good health, regulates body processes96
3707072235vitamin sourcesveggies, fruits, grains97
3707075826mineral functionssturdy bones, healthy blood, regulation of elimination98
3707082182mineral sourcesmeat, beans, spinach, milk99
3707084339fat functionsprovide heat/energy100
3707085715fat sourcesvegetable oil101
3707086885carb functionprovide heat and energy102
3707089499carb sourcesgrains, fruit, vegetables103
3707099163signs of pregnancymissed menstrual cycle, ache or feeling of fullness, the company has104
3698995442breech birthbaby is born any way but head first105
3713916989ContraceprivesProtection methods106
3714001231obstetriciandoctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive systems107
3713916990NorplantSmall rods planted under skin that release hormones108
3713916991Birth control pillContains estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation so you can't get pregnant, taken everyday at a certain time109
3713916992Depo proveraBirth control in form of a shot, needed every 3 months110
3713916993BarrierStops sperm from reaching end of condom111
3713916994Toddlers1-3 years of age112
3713931001adult centeredparents are more worried about themselves113
3713932180equalitarianparents share responsibility evenly114
3713933755child centeredparents are more worried about the kids115
3713935612history of childhoodchild were abused and less loved then they are now116
3713938104why was infant mortality high before the 20th century?no immunization117
3713941026period of the ovumsame as zygote, fertilization attaches uterus118
3713943229amniotic fluidfluid surrounds baby for protection119
3713944124testesmale reproductive organ120
3713945124prematureany time baby is born before 36 weeks121
3713946576lighteningdrops into birth canal122
3713947567fetal positionhead is close with feet123
3713954644ovulationmature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the Fallopian tubes, and is available for fertilization.124
3713959411trimesters3 parts pregnancy is measures in. 1st: 1-13 weeks 2nd: 13-27 weeks 3rd: 28 weeks- birth125
3713969097amniotic sacfluid filled sac that protects and surrounds the fetus126
3713972181ovariesfemale reproductive organ127
3713974385placentaorgan that nourishes the baby while in the womb through the umbilical cord128
3713979067cervixpassage forming the lower end of the uterus129
3713992196umbilical cordflexible structure made of blood vessels that helps nourish the baby in the womb130
3714008559pediatriciandoctor specializing in children's health131
3714014994dilationthe cervix is opening and thinning in preparation to bare the child132
3714020672forcepstook used to help the child out of the womb133
3714025742complications during pregnancygestational diabetes134
3713996953quickeningbaby moving around in the womb135

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