Ch. 5 Magazine Responses

In class writing assignment

Parenting magazine responses

Pretend you are a journalist for Parenting magazine.  Readers of the magazine write in questions to you regarding any parenting issues.  Below are several letters to Parenting that you need to review.  Respond to TWO letters of your choice.  Be informative and specific in your response. Refer to class notes, textbook information and other sources from class (videos, articles, etc). Your response should be a well-developed paragraph. Begin your paragraph with Dear (name). You may work with one other classmate. Type your responses on a word document.

Value: 5 points each

Length: 10-12 sentences

Options:

1. Dear Parenting,

Help! I’m a 30 year-old woman, and I am expecting my first baby to be born in less than one month.  I consider myself uneducated about the different methods of childbirth.  Could you please inform me of the pros and cons of natural, medicated, and cesarean births.  I just want what is best for my baby and myself.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

            Which way to go?

2. Dear Parenting,

My baby, Emma, was born 6 weeks before her due date.  She has already been in the NICU for one week.  I am scared and I feel helpless.  Besides the NICU, is there anything else the doctors and I could do to help stimulate weight gain and improve my baby’s over all development.  Could you inform me of any recent studies that relate to the development of premature babies. I want to get her healthy and home as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

            A premie’s world

3. Dear Parenting,

No one ever told me how hectic my life would be after Ethan was born!  He is my first baby, and needless to say, my husband and I were unprepared for a newborn.  What can you tell me about the patterns of newborns?  What should I expect?  How do I care for Ethan?  Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

What did I get myself into?

Ch. 5 Objectives

 Test Overview:
- multiple choice
- short answer

Also study the article "A Second Womb" and the video questions about Dr. Als' study

1.     Describe how childbirth has changed over time.

2.     Explain contemporary settings for childbirth.

3.     Define parturition.

4.     Describe what happens in the three stages of childbirth.

5.     Describe the electronic fetal monitoring process and drawbacks of its use.

6.     Identify aspects of a vaginal versus Cesarean and medicated delivery.

7.     Discuss common reasons and risks of Cesarean delivery.

8.     Identify advocates of natural/prepared childbirth.

9.     Know the difference between a midwife and doula.

10.  Define neonatal period, neonate, and characteristics of a neonate- including body systems, appearance

11.  How is the Apgar and NBAS test used to assess the health of newborns?

12.  Describe states of arousal and activity levels of newborns.

Ch. 5 Objectives pgs 120-130

1.     Explain the difference between preterm,  low birthweight, and small-for-date infants.

2.     Name 4 types of factors that put women at risk of bearing low birthweight babies, and give an example of each type.

3.     Identify consequences of low birthweight.

4.     Describe methods of treatment and care of low birthweight babies that can improve chances of survival.

5.     Discuss the role of environmental factors in the long-term outlook for children with low birthweight or other birth complications.

6.     Identify characteristics and risks of a postmature baby.

7.     Describe characteristics and statistics of stillborn babies.

8.     Distinguish between processes of bonding after birth that affect animal and human babies.

9.     Suggest several methods of comforting a crying baby.

10.  Identify 2 common patterns of change in marital relationships after the birth of a baby.
11. Identify the purpose and outcome of the Kauai longitudinal study (Werner)
12. Differentiate between the 3 degrees of postpartum illness

Ch. 5- A Second Womb

Read the New York Times article "A Second Womb," and answer the following questions in your notebook for class on Monday.

1.     What is Dr. Als’ ultimate goal or dream for the future of premature childcare in hospitals?

2.     Explain Als’ lighting recommendations. What is the restaurant comparison used in her argument?

3.     Explain Dr. Als’ purpose of a “nest” of blankets.

4.      What is the survival rate for newborns weighing less than 2.2 lbs? ______ %

5.     What is the “unintended consequence” of improved care for premature births?

Ch. 4 Objectives

Ch. 4 Objectives pgs. 86-93; 102-104

For the test: Study the ch. 4 worksheet, including the trimesters matching section

1.     Explain how the cephalocaudal and proximodistal principles apply to prenatal development, and give examples.

2.     Summarize the development that occurs during the germinal stage.

3.     Identify 3 functions of the placenta.

4.     Explain why the embryonic stage is considered a critical period.

5.     Summarize the development that occurs during the embryonic stage.

6.     What factors increase the risk of a spontaneous abortion?

7.     Summarize development that takes place during the fetal stage.

8.     Summarize studies done to monitor fetal hearing, taste, and memory.

9.     What is the purpose of an ultrasound?

10. What is the trend in the U.S regarding prenatal care?

11. Why do rates of low birth weight and premature births continue to rise?

12. What are the 4 aspects of preconception care?
13. Identify the effects of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, nutrition, exercise, caffeine on  prenatal development
14. Identify the effects of HIV, toxoplasmosis, Rh factor, Rubella, paternal factors, maternal age
15. Summarize prenatal care access in the U.S
16. Why do rates of lbw and prematurity continue to rise?
17. Who is most at risk for lbw babies?
18. According to the CDC, what are 4 aspects of preconception care?
19. Read pg 98: Fetal Welfare vs. Mothers' Rights. What is the legal trend regarding mothers who abuse substances during pregnancy?

Ch. 4 Project

For the first couple of days in the tech lab your group is to research background information about your chosen topic.  As you research, consider these questions...

o   Impact on the mother before, during and after pregnancy

o   Impact on the child during prenatal development

o   Impact on the child during the 1^st year of life (short-term effects)

o   Long-term effects on the child

o   Precautions the mother should take

 

Presentation Guidelines:

Part 1

1.     Research: (NOTE: This is an individual requirement)

-        Each student is required to document 30 facts EACH about your chosen topic. Each group member must obtain information from DIFFERENT SOURCES. Use books in the library, articles, credible websites, etc.  Identify the source references in APA format at the top of the page, followed by numbered facts below.  Refer to the APA reference on the blog. Paraphrase, don’t plagiarize, your facts.  Over all, you should cite at least 2 sources.

-        What you are required to research about your topic:

o   Impact on the mother before, during and after pregnancy

o   Impact on the child during prenatal development

o   Impact on the child during the 1^st year of life (short-term effects)

o   Long-term effects on the child

o   Precautions the mother should take

Ch. 4 Assignment

Read the article How the First Nine Months Shape the Rest of Your Life and answer the following questions on a word document. Type all answers in bullet point/note format.


1. Explain the field of "fetal origins," including the goals and claims involved.
2. Summarize David Barker's study  about the occurrence of heart disease in regions of England and Wales.






For #3-6, explain how the following topics are linked to the prenatal environment. Be specific and thorough in your answers.

3. Obesity
4. Type 2 diabetes
5. Air quality/ pollution
6. Stress

Due: Tuesday
Value: 12 points

Ch. 3 Test Guide

The Ch. 3 test will consist of objective (multiple choice) questions as well as short answer questions (like your quiz).
Re-read chapter 3 in your text, study all notes, and review the objectives below. 
Other important resources include the heredity basics worksheet, Nature/nurture video sheet, and Influences of nature/nurture (obesity, intelligence, personality, schizophrenia)

Pgs. 57-68

1.       Identify past theories and beliefs about conception.

2.    What happens during ovulation and fertilization? Define zygote.

3.       What is infertility? Identify causes for males and females.

4.       Cite the difference between monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins. (read green box on pg 62)

5.     Define DNA, chromosomes, genes, genetic code

6.       Define autosomes and sex chromosomes.

7.       How is the sex of the child determined? When does the embryo develop male or female   

 characteristics?

8.    Define alleles and identify the difference between homozygous and heterozygous transmission.

9.       Contrast dominant and recessive inheritance.

10.       What is meant by polygenic inheritance?

11.    Identify the difference between genotype and phenotype.

12.       How is multifactorial transmission linked to both genotype and environment?

13.    Review information on the ch. 3 Heredity Basics worksheet, including reaction range and canalization 

14. Why has the incidence of multiple births increased over the past several decades?

Pgs 68-82

1.      Contrast aspects of dominant and recessive inheritance of defects.

2.      Identify factors associated with sex-linked inheritance.

3.      How do chromosomal abnormalities occur?

4.      Identify the causes and characteristics of Down syndrome and discuss the outlook for a child born with this disorder.

5.      What is genetic counseling? Be sure to read the genetic testing box on pg 75.

Discuss the benefits and risks of genetic testing.

6.      Tell how researchers determine the heritability of a trait.

7.      Identify 3 common types of studies of the influence of hereditary and environmental factors in development.

8.      Explain the concepts of reaction range and canalization, and give at least one example of each.

9.      Give an example of genotype-environment interaction.

10.  Identify and explain 3 types of genotype-environment correlation.

11.  Explain why siblings tend to be more different than alike in intellect and personality, and why each experiences a unique environment within the family.

12. Study nature, nurture worksheet on obesity, intelligence, personality, schizophrenia

Study your Nature/Nurture video objectives