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Ch 3
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| teratogenic | refers to something that can cause birth defects or harm to a developing baby during pregnancy |
| pregenancy trimesters | pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each lasting about 3 months |
| risk to benefit ratio | is a way to compare the potential risks and benefits of a decision or treatment |
| contraindicatated | something, like a medication or treatment, should not be used because it could be harmful in certain situation |
| lactation | is the process of producing milk in the breasts after childbirth, allowing the mother to feed her baby |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | a condition in babies cause by mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy, it can lead to physical and mental disabilities, including growth problems, facial abnormalities and learning difficulties |
| neonate | is a newborn baby, specifically within the first 28 days of life |
| syndactyly | condition where two or more fingers or toes are fused together, either partially or completely at birth |
| oligodactyly | condition where the person is born with fewer than the usual number of fingers or toes |
| spina bifida | is a birth defect where the spinal cord doesn't develop properly, leaving a gap in the spine. this can lead to physical and neurological problems |
| jaundice | is a condition where the skin and eyes turn yellow due to a buildup of bilirubin, a substance produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. often a sign of liver problems |
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