Preparation for a child birth - JSS3 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Give preparations mothers have to take when expecting a child.
1. Personal clothing e.g night gown, nursing brassieres, pants, etc.
2. Sanitary pads.
3. Toiletries e.g toilet soap, cream, powder, etc.
4. Disinfectant such as Dettol.
Explain baby layette.
Baby layette is the complete set of cloths required by a new born baby. The baby layette or part of it should be provided before the baby arrives.
State three uses of baby layette.
1. To protect the baby.
2. To keep the baby warm.
3. To make baby comfortable.
What is post natal care?
Post natal care is the attention/care given to a mother from the day of delivery up to six weeks after.
Mention 4 processes been gone through during post natal care.
1. The mother is examined by the doctor to make sure she is healthy and fit.
2. The baby is also examined to ensure he/she is normal and well.
3. The mother is advised on how to look after herself and the baby.
4. She is also advised on necessary immunization.
Which of this is items is essential to pack in a maternity bag for hospital delivery?
laptop
baby cloths
hairdryer
makeup kit
What is the purpose of attending prenatal classes during pregnancy?
to learn cooking techniques
to prepare for childbirth and parenting
to improve posture
to practice meditation
3. One of the following is not an anti-natal test
complexion
blood test
urine test
hemoglobin HPL
The care required by a pregnant woman before child birth is ______ test
post natal
birth rate
ante-natal
death rate
_____ occurs when the ovum is fertilized
menstruation
pregnancy
ovulation
dilution