Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

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Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

• Chapter 5

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Anatomy

• Females
• Ovaries
• Fallopian tubes
• Uterus vagina
• Estrogen progesterone
• Female anatomy animation

• Males
• Testes
• Vas deferens epididymis
• Penis prostate gland
• Testosterone
• Male anatomy animation
• Journey of sperm animation

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Puberty

• Females
• Physical changes
• Menstruation
• Males
• Physical changes
• Ejaculation
• Voice deepens
• Growth spurt

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Menstrual Cycle- 4 phases

• Estrogenic phase- egg follicle matures, uterine
  lining thickens
• Ovulation- ovum is released
• Progestational phase- endometrium readies itself
  to nurture fertilized egg
• Menses- menstrual flow- sloughed lining of uterus
• Animation

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Suggestions to Help Reduce PMS Symptoms

• Limit salt intake
• Exercise
• Dont use alcohol or tobacco
• Eat nutritious diet- limit caffeine, sugar and
  chocolate
• Reduce stress

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Menopause

• Females
• Cessation of menstruation
• Hot flashes
• Osteoporosis
• Males
• Testosterone production decreases
• Arousal difficulties

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Sexual Response

• Excitement phase- erection engorgement
• Plateau phase- excitement continues
• Orgasmic phase-contractions ejaculation
• Resolution phase- return to unstimulated state

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Sexual Problems

• Infections- vaginitis, PID, prostatitis, STD
• Sexual dysfunction- erectile dysfunction,
  premature/retarded ejaculation, vaginismus,
  orgasmic dysfunction
• Treatment- physical exam, medications,
  counseling/sex therapy

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Responsible Sexual Behavior

• Open, honest communication
• Agreed-on sexual activities
• Sexual privacy
• Using contraception
• Safer sex
• Sober sex
• Taking responsibility for consequences

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Conception Fertility

• Fusion of egg sperm
• Conception animation
• Twins
• Female infertility- tubal blockage or failure to
  ovulate
• Male infertility-sperm (shape, mobility, number),
  blocked passageways

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Pregnancy

• Early signs
• Missed period, nausea
• Continued changes
• Protruding abdomen, breast enlargement
• Later stages
• Back ache, Braxton Hicks contractions

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Fetal Development

• First Trimester- embryo becomes a fetus
• Second Trimester- all body systems are operating,
  fetal movement felt
• Third Trimester- fetus gains weight
• Animation

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Detecting Fetal Abnormalities

• Ultrasound
• Amniocentesis
• Amniocentesis animation
• Chorionic Villus Sampling
• Triple Marker Screen

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Prenatal Care

• Regular checkups and blood work
• Prenatal nutrition
• Avoiding drugs environmental hazards
  (teratogens)
• Prenatal activity exercise
• Preparing for birth

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Complications

• Ectopic pregnancy
• Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
• Preeclampsia- high blood pressure
• Low birth weight (less than 5.5 lbs)
• Infant mortality
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Childbirth

• First stage of labor-cervical effacement
  dilation, contractions
• Second stage- baby moves lower in pelvis,
  pushing, crowning, delivery
• Third stage- placenta expelled
• Vaginal Delivery Animation
• C- Section Video

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Postpartum Period

• Apgar Scores
• Lactation
• Flow of Breastmilk
• Emotions
• Baby Blues
• Postpartum Depression
• Attachment