HED 366 FINAL ESSAY QUESTIONS
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What internal organs begin to function in the fetus during the first trimester - Answer- -
Liver
- Kidney
- Intestines
- Lungs
Changes to pregnant woman in the second trimester - Answer- - Rise in sexual desire
and arousal due to increased blood flow to genitals
- Woman can feel the baby move
Changes to fetus in the second trimester - Answer- - Sex can be distinguished
- Skin is covered in down-like hair
- Increased to 1 pound
- Fat under skin develops
- Fingernails, eyebrows, eyelashes are clearly formed
Changes to pregnant woman in the third trimester - Answer- - Uterus and abdomen
have increased in size to accommodate the fetus
- Some women experience significant depression during pregnancy
Zygote - Answer- United sperm with ovum
Changes to fetus in the third trimester - Answer- - Increases in weight to an average of
over 7 pounds at birth
- Downlike hair disappears, hair on head continues to grow
- Skin becomes smooth, covered in vernix caseosa
Vernix caseosa - Answer- protective, waxy, creamy substance
Factors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy - Answer- - Overall good health
- Good nutrition
- Rest
- Exercise
- Folic acid
- Abstinence from alcohol/drugs
Why is exercise good for a pregnant woman - Answer- - Improves posture
, - Decreases common discomfort
- Boosts stamina needed for delivery
Folic acid - Answer- - Should be taken before becoming pregnant
- Prevents birth defects
Type of exercise for pregnant women, include examples - Answer- Low impact instead
of high intensity: little risk of injury
ex. swimming, brisk walking, indoor cycling, low-impact aerobics, elliptical machines
Exercise to avoid when pregnant - Answer- - Contact sports
- Activities that require excessive movement (jumping, hopping, waist twisting)
- Anything that puts pressure on the stomach (full sit ups)
Goal for working out as a pregnant woman - Answer- Strengthen and condition muscles
Sample workout plan for pregnant women - Answer- 1. Warm up/stretch for 5 minutes
2. at least 15 mins of cardiovascular activity (ex. swimming)
3. Areobic actiivty
4. 5-10 minutes of gradually slower exercise
5. Gentle stretching
Three stages of labor - Answer- 1. Dilation
2. Expulsion
3. Placenta
First stage of pregnancy: dialation - Answer- - 12-15 hours
- Cervix dilates and effaces (flattening and thinning)
- Baby moves lower as this happens
- Amniotic sac can rupture
- "Bloody show"
- Contractions become stronger and more regular
"Amniotic sac can rupture" - Answer- Water breaking
"Bloody show" during labor - Answer- Discharge of the mucus plug from the cervix
Second stage of labor: expulsion - Answer- - Begins when cervix is fully dilated and the
baby descends farther into the vaginal birth canal (head first)
- Women can help to push the baby out
- Baby rotates its body for ease
- Contractions → push, no contractions → don't push
What way does the baby usually come out - Answer- Head first
WITH REVISED ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT LATEST UPDATE
What internal organs begin to function in the fetus during the first trimester - Answer- -
Liver
- Kidney
- Intestines
- Lungs
Changes to pregnant woman in the second trimester - Answer- - Rise in sexual desire
and arousal due to increased blood flow to genitals
- Woman can feel the baby move
Changes to fetus in the second trimester - Answer- - Sex can be distinguished
- Skin is covered in down-like hair
- Increased to 1 pound
- Fat under skin develops
- Fingernails, eyebrows, eyelashes are clearly formed
Changes to pregnant woman in the third trimester - Answer- - Uterus and abdomen
have increased in size to accommodate the fetus
- Some women experience significant depression during pregnancy
Zygote - Answer- United sperm with ovum
Changes to fetus in the third trimester - Answer- - Increases in weight to an average of
over 7 pounds at birth
- Downlike hair disappears, hair on head continues to grow
- Skin becomes smooth, covered in vernix caseosa
Vernix caseosa - Answer- protective, waxy, creamy substance
Factors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy - Answer- - Overall good health
- Good nutrition
- Rest
- Exercise
- Folic acid
- Abstinence from alcohol/drugs
Why is exercise good for a pregnant woman - Answer- - Improves posture
, - Decreases common discomfort
- Boosts stamina needed for delivery
Folic acid - Answer- - Should be taken before becoming pregnant
- Prevents birth defects
Type of exercise for pregnant women, include examples - Answer- Low impact instead
of high intensity: little risk of injury
ex. swimming, brisk walking, indoor cycling, low-impact aerobics, elliptical machines
Exercise to avoid when pregnant - Answer- - Contact sports
- Activities that require excessive movement (jumping, hopping, waist twisting)
- Anything that puts pressure on the stomach (full sit ups)
Goal for working out as a pregnant woman - Answer- Strengthen and condition muscles
Sample workout plan for pregnant women - Answer- 1. Warm up/stretch for 5 minutes
2. at least 15 mins of cardiovascular activity (ex. swimming)
3. Areobic actiivty
4. 5-10 minutes of gradually slower exercise
5. Gentle stretching
Three stages of labor - Answer- 1. Dilation
2. Expulsion
3. Placenta
First stage of pregnancy: dialation - Answer- - 12-15 hours
- Cervix dilates and effaces (flattening and thinning)
- Baby moves lower as this happens
- Amniotic sac can rupture
- "Bloody show"
- Contractions become stronger and more regular
"Amniotic sac can rupture" - Answer- Water breaking
"Bloody show" during labor - Answer- Discharge of the mucus plug from the cervix
Second stage of labor: expulsion - Answer- - Begins when cervix is fully dilated and the
baby descends farther into the vaginal birth canal (head first)
- Women can help to push the baby out
- Baby rotates its body for ease
- Contractions → push, no contractions → don't push
What way does the baby usually come out - Answer- Head first
