These are automatic actions that occur naturally without thinking.
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Vernix
This may be present at birth. It is a white, greasy substance that covers the baby's skin.
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Lanugo
Found on the skin of babies who arrive early. It is a fine layer of hair that usually disappears before the birth.
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Fontanelle
This is the soft spot found on the top of the baby's head.
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Pre-mature
A baby who is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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APGAR score
Five vital signs used to assess the health of a new born baby. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.
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Midwife
A nurse who is specially trained in pregnancy and birth. Looks after the mother and the baby ten days after the birth.
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Health Visitor
A community based nurse who works with mothers and children up to five years old. They take over from the midwife.
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Obstetritian
A doctor who specialises in the care of pregnant women. They look after complications and will usually carry out caesarean sections or use the forceps.
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Paediatrician
A specialist doctor in the care of children up to 16 years. Will attend difficult births in case baby needs resuscitation.
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Antenatal
The care given to a pregnant woman before birth.
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Pre-conceptional health
Consideration of health, fitness and lifestyle before trying for a baby to improve chances of becoming pregnant and to give the baby a good start.
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Genetic Councelling
Expert health advice and guidance regarding the likelihood of an inherited disorder being passed on to a child by their parents.
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Contraception
The deliberate prevention of pregnancy.
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Conception
This occurs when the egg is fertilised by the sperm.
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Implantation
This occurs when the fertilised egg becomes embedded in the wall of the uterus about six days after conception.
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Embryo
The fertilised egg divides to form a ball of cells called the embryo.
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Foetus
From eight weeks after fertilisation until birth the embryo is called a foetus.
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Role model
Someone a child looks up to and who's behaviour they imitate.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
These are automatic actions that occur naturally without thinking.
Back
Reflexes
Card 3
Front
This may be present at birth. It is a white, greasy substance that covers the baby's skin.
Back
Card 4
Front
Found on the skin of babies who arrive early. It is a fine layer of hair that usually disappears before the birth.
Back
Card 5
Front
This is the soft spot found on the top of the baby's head.
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