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What are some early signs of pregnancy?
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Stages of Prenatal Development
Zygotic (or Germinal) Stage 0-2 weeks
Embryonic Stage 2-8 weeks
Fetal Stage 9-40 weeks
Conception
Conception occurs when a sperm cell
penetrates and fertilizes an egg cell
Successful conception depends on
ovaries releasing one healthy egg cell
egg cell migrates most of the way down
the fallopian tube
One sperm must penetrate the ovum to
form a zygote.
Germinal Period
Begins when egg is fertilized in the
fallopian tube.
Period of rapid cell division
Ends 2 weeks later when the zygote is
implanted in the wall of the uterus
Germinal Period
Embryonic Period
From 2 to 8 weeks after conception
Cell differentiation intensifies
Life support systems for the
embryo develop
Organs Appear
Prenatal Structures
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At 2 weeks, the embryonic disk as 3 layers:
Entoderm: from which develops pharynx,
tonsils, thyroid, trachea, lungs, digestive
system, bladder, urethra
Mesoderm: from which develops muscles,
bones, circulatory system, lymph system,
kidneys, gonads
Ectoderm: from which develops skin, hair,
nails, sense organs, nervous tissue
Fetal Period
From 9 weeks after conception
to birth
Increase in size and systems
begin to function
Age of viability: 22 to 28 weeks
First Month
By the end of the
first month, the
embryo is about 1/10
of an inch long. The
heart, which is no
larger than a poppy
seed, has begun
beating.
First Month
Two Months
The embryo is about
1 inch long and has
distinct, slightly
webbed fingers.
Veins are clearly
visible. The heart
has divided into right
and left chambers.
Two Months
Three Months
By now the fetus is 2
1/2 to 3 inches long
and is fully formed. He
has begun swallowing
and kicking. All
organs and muscles
have formed and are
beginning to function.
Genitals can be now
identified as male or
female.
Four Months
Fetus is about 6
inches long and
weighs 4 to 7
ounces. His
heartbeat can be
heard clearly. This is
when you may feel
your baby's first
kick.
4 months
Five Months
A protective coating
called vernix caseosa
begins to form on baby's
skin. By the end of this
month, your baby will be
nearly 12 inches long
and weigh almost a
pound. Fetus is more
active.
Six Months
Eyebrows and
eyelids are visible.
Your baby's lungs
are filled with
amniotic fluid, and
he has started
breathing motions. If
you talk or sing, he
can hear you.
6 Months
Seven Months
By the end of the
seventh month, your
baby weighs about 3
1/2 pounds and is
about 12 inches
long. His body is
well-formed.
Fingernails cover
his fingertips
Pre natal development
Eight Months
Your baby is gaining
about half a pound
per week, and
layers of fat are
piling on. He has
probably turned
head-down in
preparation for birth.
He weighs between
4 and 6 pounds.
Pre natal development
Nine Months
Your baby is a hefty
6 to 9 pounds and
measures between
19 and 22 inches. As
he becomes more
crowded, you may
feel him move
around less.
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Factors Affecting to
Prenatal Development
General Risk Factors
Teratogens: Diseases, Drugs, and
Environmental Hazards
How Teratogens Influence Prenatal
Development
Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment
General Risk Factors
Nutrition: adequate amount of food,
protein, vitamins, & minerals
Stress: decreases oxygen to fetus and
weakens mothers immune system
Mothers Age: neither too young, nor
too old
Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 
Several drugs used by the mother that have
negative effects on the embryos and fetuses.
Psychoactive drugs are used to alter states of
consciousness, modify perceptions, and change
moods. The effects of alcohol, nicotine, and
illegal drugs on the fetus are well-documented.
Incompatibility of blood types where the
fetuss blood is RH positive ad the mothers is
RH negative cause antibodies to attack the
fetus, resulting in serious, often life-threatening
damage.
Environmental hazards of the modern world
can cause chromosomal abnormalities.
Exposure to toxins, radiation, pollutants, and
excess heat can all contribute to a negative
impact on the fetus.
Other maternal factors such as infectious
diseases (Rubella, Syphilis, AIDS), all have
varying degrees of impact on the fetus. Also
considered are emotional stress, age, and
nutrition of the mother.
Paternal factors can impact fetal growth
such as pesticides at the workplace, smoking
and diet.
Teratogens: Diseases, Drugs, and
Environmental Hazards
 Many diseases pass
through the placenta
directly and attack the
fetus
 Potentially dangerous
drugs not limited to
cocaine but include
alcohol and caffeine
 Environmental hazards
are treacherous because
were often unaware of
their presence
How Teratogens Influence Prenatal
Development
Not universally harmful
Harm particular structures at a
particular point in development in
particular animals
Effects of Teratogens
Prenatal Diagnosis and
Treatment
Diagnosis: ultrasound, amniocentesis,
and chorionic villus sampling can
detect physical deformities and genetic
disorders
Treatment: fetal medicine and genetic
engineering are experimental
Prenatal Diagnosis
Amniocentesis Chorionic Villus Sampling
Labor and Delivery
Stage 1: starts when the muscles of the
uterus contract and ends when the
cervix is fully enlarged (about 10 cm)
Stage 2: baby is pushed down the birth
canal
Stage 3: placenta is expelled
Three Stages of Labor

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Pre natal development

  • 1. What are some early signs of pregnancy?
  • 2. 2 of 30 Stages of Prenatal Development Zygotic (or Germinal) Stage 0-2 weeks Embryonic Stage 2-8 weeks Fetal Stage 9-40 weeks
  • 3. Conception Conception occurs when a sperm cell penetrates and fertilizes an egg cell Successful conception depends on ovaries releasing one healthy egg cell egg cell migrates most of the way down the fallopian tube One sperm must penetrate the ovum to form a zygote.
  • 4. Germinal Period Begins when egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube. Period of rapid cell division Ends 2 weeks later when the zygote is implanted in the wall of the uterus
  • 6. Embryonic Period From 2 to 8 weeks after conception Cell differentiation intensifies Life support systems for the embryo develop Organs Appear
  • 8. 8 of 30 At 2 weeks, the embryonic disk as 3 layers: Entoderm: from which develops pharynx, tonsils, thyroid, trachea, lungs, digestive system, bladder, urethra Mesoderm: from which develops muscles, bones, circulatory system, lymph system, kidneys, gonads Ectoderm: from which develops skin, hair, nails, sense organs, nervous tissue
  • 9. Fetal Period From 9 weeks after conception to birth Increase in size and systems begin to function Age of viability: 22 to 28 weeks
  • 10. First Month By the end of the first month, the embryo is about 1/10 of an inch long. The heart, which is no larger than a poppy seed, has begun beating.
  • 12. Two Months The embryo is about 1 inch long and has distinct, slightly webbed fingers. Veins are clearly visible. The heart has divided into right and left chambers.
  • 14. Three Months By now the fetus is 2 1/2 to 3 inches long and is fully formed. He has begun swallowing and kicking. All organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function. Genitals can be now identified as male or female.
  • 15. Four Months Fetus is about 6 inches long and weighs 4 to 7 ounces. His heartbeat can be heard clearly. This is when you may feel your baby's first kick.
  • 17. Five Months A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby's skin. By the end of this month, your baby will be nearly 12 inches long and weigh almost a pound. Fetus is more active.
  • 18. Six Months Eyebrows and eyelids are visible. Your baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he has started breathing motions. If you talk or sing, he can hear you.
  • 20. Seven Months By the end of the seventh month, your baby weighs about 3 1/2 pounds and is about 12 inches long. His body is well-formed. Fingernails cover his fingertips
  • 22. Eight Months Your baby is gaining about half a pound per week, and layers of fat are piling on. He has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth. He weighs between 4 and 6 pounds.
  • 24. Nine Months Your baby is a hefty 6 to 9 pounds and measures between 19 and 22 inches. As he becomes more crowded, you may feel him move around less.
  • 26. Factors Affecting to Prenatal Development General Risk Factors Teratogens: Diseases, Drugs, and Environmental Hazards How Teratogens Influence Prenatal Development Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment
  • 27. General Risk Factors Nutrition: adequate amount of food, protein, vitamins, & minerals Stress: decreases oxygen to fetus and weakens mothers immune system Mothers Age: neither too young, nor too old
  • 28. Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs Several drugs used by the mother that have negative effects on the embryos and fetuses. Psychoactive drugs are used to alter states of consciousness, modify perceptions, and change moods. The effects of alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs on the fetus are well-documented. Incompatibility of blood types where the fetuss blood is RH positive ad the mothers is RH negative cause antibodies to attack the fetus, resulting in serious, often life-threatening damage.
  • 29. Environmental hazards of the modern world can cause chromosomal abnormalities. Exposure to toxins, radiation, pollutants, and excess heat can all contribute to a negative impact on the fetus. Other maternal factors such as infectious diseases (Rubella, Syphilis, AIDS), all have varying degrees of impact on the fetus. Also considered are emotional stress, age, and nutrition of the mother. Paternal factors can impact fetal growth such as pesticides at the workplace, smoking and diet.
  • 30. Teratogens: Diseases, Drugs, and Environmental Hazards Many diseases pass through the placenta directly and attack the fetus Potentially dangerous drugs not limited to cocaine but include alcohol and caffeine Environmental hazards are treacherous because were often unaware of their presence
  • 31. How Teratogens Influence Prenatal Development Not universally harmful Harm particular structures at a particular point in development in particular animals
  • 33. Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis: ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling can detect physical deformities and genetic disorders Treatment: fetal medicine and genetic engineering are experimental
  • 35. Labor and Delivery Stage 1: starts when the muscles of the uterus contract and ends when the cervix is fully enlarged (about 10 cm) Stage 2: baby is pushed down the birth canal Stage 3: placenta is expelled