3.02 key terms

3. (hypertension), when a pregnant woman has a blood pressure reading that is 140/90 or higher on two different occasions; can cause problems for mother and baby
5. made without pressing the curd to squeeze out the whey, or milk liquids, resulting in a cheese with higher moisture content; unpasteurized soft cheese is dangerous during pregnancy
9. a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who do not already have diabetes, when your body cannot make enough insulin during pregnancy
10. a B vitamin (found in dark leafy greens, oranges, nuts, beans, and peas) that the body needs to make DNA and other genetic material, and to help cells divide
11. a sudden loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy
13. a synthetic form of folate that is added to fortify food

1. labor occurring between 20 weeks and 37 weeks gestation
2. serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria bacteria (most commonly found in improperly processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products); can be fatal to unborn babies
4. a problem during pregnancy when the placenta completely or partially covers the cervix; attaching to the lower part of the uterus can result in bleeding during pregnancy and can require the baby to be delivered by cesarean section
6. food sold in its raw form without having been exposed to high temperatures, which kill harmful microbes
7. a hormone made by your pancreas that acts like a key to let blood sugar into the cells in your body for use as energy
8. the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy or during delivery
12. persistent high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy or the postpartum period and is associated with high levels of protein in the urine that indicates kidney damage, or other signs of organ damage; usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy