PSYC 3480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Preterm Birth, Ambivalent Sexism, Breast Pain

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Noreen Stuckless

Document Summary

Egg and sperm unite, plants on tissue that lines uterus. Placenta (organ connected to embryo and allows oxygen & nutrients & waste, even manufactures hormones, as estrogen and progesterone rises) begins to develop. Weight gain, breast tenderness, frequent urination, fatigue, nausea (1st trimester, morning sickness) Married women > positive w planned preg and e/o approves bc she"s married. Excitement, wonder, growing attachment, anticipated pleasure of motherhood. Hostile sexism: blatant, idea that women should obey men and know their place. When doing s/t non tradition ex. applying for job. Benevolent sexism: subtle, women"s special niceness & purity. When doing traditional ex. shopping for gift. Physically demanding job & non standard work hours are associated w higher risk of premature delivery. Labor begins when uterus starts to contract strongly. 3 stages: uterus contracts every 5 mins, dilation of cervix increases to 10cm, can last from few hours - Preterm birth (premature birth): < 37 weeks gestation (normal birth is 40 weeks)