PSYC 4070 Chapter : Chapter 3 And 4 WITHOUT ABBREVIATIONS
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Labor: the process of birth begins: labor typically begins approximately 266 days post conception, labor begins when hormones (like oxytocin) are released, uterus begins to contract, contractions force fetus slowly down birth canal. Anoxia: results from complications during birth process, restriction of oxygen. If lasts a few minutes/cognitive deficits, language delays, even mental retardation. Age of viability: 38% have mild problems calling for specific education intervention by age 6, time at which an infant can survive prematurely, because of medical advances - now at 22 weeks (a little over 5 months. Causes of preterm and low birth weight deliveries: 50% are unexplained, poor nutrition of mother, stress level delivery. Postmature infants: added stress leads to release of hormones, contractions, early. Immaturity very young mothers are at risk of premature delivery. Infants still unborn 2 weeks after mother"s due date: face several risks, blood supply may be insufficient for nourishment, leads to brain damage.
