1. 5 Contents Chapter Preparing for Birth Section 5.1 A Healthy Pregnancy
Section 5.2 Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
Section 5.3 Childbirth Options

2. Section 5.1 A Healthy Pregnancy
It is important that pregnant women have regular doctor checkups and practice good nutrition.
They also should follow appropriate exercise routines and avoid excess stress.

3. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary obstetrician anemia Rh factor
gestational diabetes
preeclampsia
osteoporosis
lactose intolerant
lactase
robust
alleviate

4. Health During Pregnancy
A pregnant woman’s responsibilities grow along with her fetus.
Pregnant women need regular medical care. 4

5. Health During Pregnancy
A woman’s body goes through many physical changes during pregnancy.
Pregnant women should
eat well.
get plenty of rest.
exercise.
practice good hygiene.

6. Health During Pregnancy
Pregnant women must find ways to ease stress for themselves and their babies.
Pregnancy and birth are major events that require emotional adjustment. 6

7. Nutrition During Pregnancy
Good nutrition is the single most important requirement during pregnancy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed nutritional guidelines for pregnant women called MyPyramid for Moms.
Why do you think pregnant women need their own MyPyramid? 7

8. Nutrition During Pregnancy
How much food a pregnant woman needs depends on her age, weight, activity level, and stage of pregnancy.
A pregnant woman must ensure that her fetus gets the needed nutrients for healthy growth and development. 8

9. Section 5.2 Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
New babies require items such as clothing, equipment, and a place to sleep.
Parents also should create a budget and prepare any siblings for the new baby.

10. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary formula pediatrician
fixed expense
flexible expense
maternity leave
paternity leave
slat
reimbursement

11. Preparing for Parenthood
Expectant parents should consider:
the baby’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
reactions of existing children to the new baby.
whether to breast- or bottle-feed their baby.
a doctor to care for the child.
What can expectant parents buy to help prepare for the new child?

12. Making a Budget
A budget is a spending plan that estimates present and future income and expenses.
Costs for pregnancy and childbirth can include doctor, hospital, and birthing center fees.
If both parents work, a plan for child care must be developed.

13. Section 5.3 Childbirth Options
Taking childbirth classes can help prepare parents for the birth.
Parents must decide who will deliver the baby and where the birth will take place. 13

14. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary complication
prepared childbirth
labor
delivery
midwife
alternative birth center
complication
compressed

15. Prepared Childbirth
A prepared childbirth can help reduce an expectant parent’s fears.
prepared childbirth
A plan for reducing pain and fear during the birth process through education, and the use of breathing and conditioning exercises.

16. Prepared Childbirth
Childbirth classes help prepare parents for labor and delivery.
The father or other designated person may support the mother in labor and delivery.
labor
The process in which the baby gradually moves out of the uterus and into the vagina to be born.
delivery
The birth of the baby.

17. Delivery Options
Options for the type of health care professional who will attend the birth include:
obstetricians.
family doctors.
midwives.
midwife
A professional trained to assist women in childbirth.

18. Delivery Options Options for birthing places include: home. hospitals.
alternative birth centers.
alternative birth center
A facility that provides a more homelike environment for labor and delivery.

19. Chapter Summary Section 5.1 A Healthy Pregnancy
A woman should receive regular prenatal care during her pregnancy.
Eating a well-balanced diet with foods from each of the five food groups is essential to the health of the developing baby and the mother.
Moderate exercise and stress management also are important. 19

20. Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
Chapter Summary
Section 5.2
Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
Parents-to-be should prepare for the birth of the child.
They should create a budget and decide how they will balance their lives after the baby is born. 20

21. Chapter Summary Section 5.3 Childbirth Options
Prepared childbirth helps expectant parents get ready for labor and delivery.
They must choose a health care professional to attend the birth and decide where the birth will occur. 21

22. Review
Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.
The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.
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23. A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
obstetrician
obstetra
A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
Doctor que se especializa en el embarazo y el nacimiento.
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24. A condition that results from not having enough red blood cells.
anemia
anemia
A condition that results from not having enough red blood cells.
Condición que resulta cuanto no se tienen suficientes células rojas en la sangre.
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25. Rh factor
factor Rh
A protein present in most people’s red blood cells. A mother’s blood is tested for this protein to determine if it is positive or negative in order to protect the fetus.
Una proteína presente en los glóbulos rojos de casi todas las personas. Se hace una prueba de sangre de la mujer embarazada para detectar esta proteína y determinar si es positiva o negativa ya que puede perjudicar al feto.
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26. gestational diabetes diabetes gestacional
A form of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. If left untreated, gestational diabetes can cause the baby to be heavier than is normal or healthy.
Clase de diabetes que ocurre únicamente durante el embarazo. Sin tratamiento, puede causar que el bebé esté más pesado de lo normal.
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27. preeclampsia preeclampsia
A condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the mother’s urine.
Condición que se caracteriza por alta presión sanguínea y la presencia de proteína en la orina de la madre.
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28. A condition in which bones become fragile and break easily.
osteoporosis
osteoporosis
A condition in which bones become fragile and break easily.
Condición en la que los huesos se vuelven frágiles y se fracturan fácilmente.
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29. intolerancia a la lactosa lactose intolerant
Having a condition in which milk products cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and gas.
Afección en que los productos lácteos causan síntomas como dolor abdominal y gas.
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30. An enzyme that helps digest lactose.
lactase
lactasa
An enzyme that helps digest lactose.
Enzima que ayuda a digerir la lactosa.
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31. formula leche de fórmula
A mixture of milk or milk substitutes, water, and essential nutrients fed to babies.
Mezcla de leche o sustitutos de leche con agua y nutrientes esenciales que se les da a los bebés.
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32. A doctor who specializes in treating children.
pediatrician
pediatra
A doctor who specializes in treating children.
Un doctor que se especializa en tratar niños.
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33. fixed expense gasto fijo
A payment that generally cannot be changed, such as bills, housing payment, and taxes.
Un pago que por lo general no se puede cambiar, como las cuentas, la renta o los impuestos.
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34. flexible expense gasto flexible
An expense that can be changed, such as food costs, household items, clothes, and entertainment.
Gasto que puede variar, como la comida, cosas para la casa, ropa y entretenimiento.
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35. licencia de maternidad maternity leave
Time taken off work by a mother after the birth of a baby.
Periodo de tiempo durante el cual no trabaja una madre después de que nace su bebé.
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36. licencia de paternidad paternity leave
Time taken off work by the father after a baby’s birth.
Periodo de tiempo cuando nace un bebé en que el padre no trabaja.
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37. prepared childbirth nacimiento preparado
A plan for reducing pain and fear during the birth process through education, and the use of breathing and conditioning exercises.
Un plan para reducir el dolor y el miedo durante el proceso de nacimiento a través de la educación y el uso de la respiración y ejercicios de condicionamiento.
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38. labor
parto
The process in which the baby gradually moves out of the uterus and into the vagina to be born.
Proceso gradual en el cual el bebé pasa del útero a la vagina para nacer.
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39. El nacimiento de un bebé.
delivery
parto
The birth of the baby.
El nacimiento de un bebé.
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40. A professional trained to assist women in childbirth.
midwife
partera
A professional trained to assist women in childbirth.
Profesional capacitada para ayudar a la mujer durante el parto.
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41. alternative birth center centro alternativo de nacimiento
A facility that provides a more homelike environment for labor and delivery.
Un lugar que ofrece un ambiente casero para el parto.
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42. Thriving, strong, healthy. Próspero, fuerte, saludable.
robust
robusto
Thriving, strong, healthy.
Próspero, fuerte, saludable.
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43. Aligerar; hacer menos intenso o grave.
alleviate
aliviar
Ease, make less severe.
Aligerar; hacer menos intenso o grave.
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44. A flat, narrow strip of wood, such as on the sides of a crib.
slat
tablilla
A flat, narrow strip of wood, such as on the sides of a crib.
Una franja delgada de madera como las de los lados de las cunas.
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45. Pago que se devuelve a quien lo hizo.
reimbursement
reembolso
Repayment.
Pago que se devuelve a quien lo hizo.
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46. A problem; something that makes something else more difficult.
complication
complicación
A problem; something that makes something else more difficult.
Problema; algo que hace que otra cosa sea más difícil.
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47. Flattened; pressed together. Aplanado, apretado.
compressed
comprimido
Flattened; pressed together.
Aplanado, apretado.
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