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child dev vocab 3.01
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adoption | the action or fact of legally taking another’s child and bringing it up as one’s own, or the fact of being adopted |
| amniotic fluid | the fluid surrounding a fetus within the amniotic sac |
| amniotic sac | the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the womb |
| artificial insemination | the medical procedure of injecting semen into the vagina or uterus |
| cervix | the lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina |
| conception | the joining of a sperm and egg, also known as fertilization |
| fallopian tubes | a pair of tubes through which female eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus |
| fetus | a developing human from usually two months after conception to birth |
| full term pregnancy | when a baby is born between 39 weeks, 0 days and 40 weeks, 6 days |
| genetic counseling | Medical support to help families understand genetic conditions and risks |
| gestation | The time a baby grows in the womb, from conception to birth |
| glucose | A type of sugar in the blood that gives the body energy |
| glucose screening | A test that checks a pregnant woman’s blood sugar levels |
| group B strep | A bacteria that is usually harmless in adults but can be dangerous to newborns |
| HCG hormone | A hormone that shows pregnancy and helps support the baby’s growth |
| in vitro fertilization (IVF) | When an egg and sperm are joined outside the body to help cause pregnancy |
| infertility | Not being able to become pregnant after trying for a long time |
| lanugo | Soft, fine hair that covers a baby before birth |
| maternal-fetal care doctor | A doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies |
| menstruation | Monthly bleeding when pregnancy does not happen |
| morning sickness | Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy |
| ovary | Female organ that produces eggs |
| ovulation | When an ovary releases an egg |
| ovum | A female egg cell |
| placenta | The organ that gives oxygen and nutrients to the baby and removes waste |
| prenatal cell free DNA (cfDNA) | A blood test during pregnancy that checks for certain genetic conditions |
| prenatal development | How a baby grows inside the womb before birth |
| screening prenatal test | A test that checks the chance of birth defects |
| surrogacy | When a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple |
| trimester | One of three stages of pregnancy, each about three months long |
| ultrasound | A test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the baby |
| umbilical cord | A cord that connects the baby to the placenta |
| uterus | The organ where a baby grows during pregnancy |
| vernix caseosa | A creamy white coating that protects a baby’s skin before birth |
| viability | The ability of a baby to survive outside the womb |
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