PSYC 2450 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, Apgar Score, Postpartum Depression

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2450
• Professor: Anneke Olthof

Document Summary

Prenatal environment: refers to the environment surrounding birth. Includes medicines given to the mother in delivery, delivery practices and social environment after the baby is born. Can have an effect on the baby"s well-being and the course of their future development. The period of the birth process lasting from the first regular uterine contractions until the cervix is fully dilated. Lasts longer for first child and not as long for later borns. The period of the birth process during which the fetus moves through the birth canal and emerges from the mothers body. When the head of the fetus is positioned at the cervical opening this phase begins. The apgar test may miss less obvious complications. The neonatal behavioral assessment scale (nbas) is a test that assesses a neonates neurological integrity and responsiveness to environmental stimuli. Measures the baby"s behavioral repertoire and neurological well- being better. A strong dose of birth medications can have some undesirable consequences.