| A | B |
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| zygote | when the cell is formed it is called this. It contains around 500 cells after just 5 days. |
| embryo | when the zygote attaches to the uterine wall, it is then called this. |
| fetus | at 3 months, the embryo is now this and about 3 inches long. It is also considered "fully formed" with working organs. |
| umbilibal cord | extends from the embryo to the placenta. |
| placenta | The tissue attached to the uterine wall. This weighs about 1 pound. |
| amniotic sac | fluid-filled pouch that cushions the embryo. This weighs about 2 pounds. |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Effects include mental retardation, growth deficiencies and damage tot he baby's organs. |
| spina bifida | A neural tube defect caused by a deficient consumption of folic acid by the mother while she is pregnant. |
| pica | A condition in which people crave non food items such as ice, clay, starch, paste, etc. |
| hemorrhoids | Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum, usually caused by constipation. |
| trimesters | Pregnancy is divided into three parts, or these, with each part consisting of 3 months. |
| constipation | abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements. |
| heartburn | the valves between the stomach and the food pipe (esophagus) are unable to prevent the stomach acids from passing back into the esophagus. |
| folic acid | B vitamin found in leafy greens, fruits and nuts that reduces the babys's risk of neural tube defects. |
| gestational diabetes | A temporary form of diabetes in which the body does not produce adequate amounts of insulin to deal with sugar during pregnancy. |
