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| Human Chorionic gonadotrophin |
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Definition
| HCG- this a hormone that is unique to pregnancy. this is released shortly after fertilization. This stimulates the ovaries to produce more estrogen and progestrogen which prevents the menstral period. This increase also causes the first signs of pregnancy (Preg tests test for this) |
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| the yellowish precurser to actual breast milk. This is highly concentrated with antibodies and nutrients that are important for the baby to have |
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| advantages of breast feeding |
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Definition
*its cheap
*tranfers immunity
*better digestive development for babies
*baby may have fewer allergies
*may have fewer dental problems
*breast milk is more nutritionally balances
*psychological attachment
*breast feeding causes uterine contractions that help bring the uterous to pre-baby state |
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| healthy diet during pregancy |
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Definition
| mothers who eat healthy during childbearing are more likely to give birth to healthier babies. iron and follic acid is most importnat. increasing essential nutrients and calories is also important |
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| wieght gain during pregnancy |
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gaining 28-30 pounds is good, most which should come in the last 2/3s of pregnanacy.
7-fetus
2-enlarged uterous
1 pound each for amniotic fluids and placenta
4-8- extra fluid (blood and extracellular)
4- body fat |
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| physical activity during pregnancy |
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Definition
| activity keeps mom from becoming lethargic, accomidate to new body preportions, reduces swelling, become prepared for labor. People who engage in areobics have a tendency to have shorter labors and less c-sections. Helps body go back to pre-pregnancy better and helps maintain healthy habbits |
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| 1/5 americans are unable to concieve after one year of trying. Men= 40% Female- 40-50% and 10%= no cause. about 1/2 can be fixed |
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| what are substances that can damage a fetus? |
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| Drugs (legal and illegal), alcohol and smoking |
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