Chapter #5: Preparing for Birth

Guided Notes

Section #5.1: A Healthy Pregnancy:

Section Objectives:

  • List the early signs of pregnancy.
  • Assess the importance of good medical care throughout pregnancy.
  • Identify possible discomforts and complications of pregnancy.
  • Plan a nutritious diet for expectant mothers.
  • Explain the importance of stress management during pregnancy.

Medical Care During Pregnancy:

  • A woman should see a doctor once she thinks she is pregnant and receive regular ______care during her pregnancy.
  • Obstetrician:
  • Anemia:
  • Rh Factor:
  • Gestational Diabetes:
  • Preeclampsia:

Nutrition during Pregnancy:

  • Good nutrition, moderate ______, and stress ______are essential to the ______of both the developing baby and the mother during pregnancy.
  • Lactose Intolerance:
  • Lactase:

Homework Assignment

  • Read Section #5.1: “A Healthy Pregnancy” in the “The Developing Child” textbook.
  • Answer Questions #1-9 under “Reviewing the Section” on pg. 160.

Section #5.2: Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival

Section Objectives:

  • Describe the decisions and preparations expectant parents must make for the physical needs of their baby.
  • Explain why a budget is important and list the items parents need to include in a budget.
  • Identify the considerations involved in making a decision about who will care for a new baby.

Preparing for Parenthood:

  • Expectant parents should prepare their home for the ______of the child and have ______supplies ready.
  • Formula:
  • Pediatrician:

Parenting Decisions:

  • Expectant parents need to figure out how they will ______their lives after the baby is born.
  • Budgeting:
  • Fixed Expenses:
  • Flexible Expenses:
  • Leaves of Absence:
  • Maternity Leave:
  • Paternity Leave:

Homework Assignment:

  • Read Section #5.2: “Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival” in the “The Developing Child” textbook.
  • Answer Questions #1-7 under “Reviewing the Section” on pg. 170.

Section #5.3: Childbirth Options

Section Objectives:

  • Compare and contrast the qualifications of health care professionals who deliver babies.
  • Outline ways expectant parents can prepare for birth.
  • Analyze the benefits of childbirth classes.
  • Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of delivery.

What is Prepared Childbirth?

  • Prepared childbirth helps expectant parents get ready for ______and ______.
  • Prepared Childbirth:
  • Labor:
  • Delivery:

Childbirth Options:

  • Expectant parents have to choose who will help ______their baby and where the baby will be ______.
  • Who can deliver the baby?
  • Licensed Midwives
  • Midwife:
  • AlternativeBirthCenter:

Homework Assignment:

  • Read Section #5.3: “Childbirth Options” in the “The Developing Child” textbook.
  • Answer Questions #1-5 under “Reviewing the Section” on pg. 174.