Prenatal Development by Szymon Halas (Grade 3 Student)

Parental Development

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:48:07 UTC

Time from conception to birth

Second trimester

25halass — 2024-09-26 12:48:33 UTC

Middle mark of pregnancy from 13-26 weeks

Third trimester

25halass — 2024-09-26 12:50:12 UTC

Final three months of pregnancy from week 27-40 (until delivery)

First Trimester

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:50:33 UTC

The time when fertilization and major organ development occurs

Weeks 0-12

Fetus

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:52:41 UTC

The developmental stage that follows the after the embryo stage

Problems in prenatal development

25halass — 2024-09-26 12:54:20 UTC

Miscarriage - when the baby dies before the 20th week

Stillbirth - the birth of a baby that has died after at least 28 weeks

Gestational diabetes - causes high blood sugar during pregnacy

Supportive system

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:55:19 UTC

Includes extended family, friends, your child care provider, and fellow parents.

Ectopic pregnacy

25halass — 2024-09-26 12:56:04 UTC

Occurs when the fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus

More than 90% occur in the fallopian tubes

Can cause the tube to burst

Amniocentesis

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:57:29 UTC

a medical procedure used primarily in the prenatal diagnosis of genetic conditions.

the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus.

Chorionic villus sampling

25halass — 2024-09-26 12:58:39 UTC

A prenatal test used to check for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic issues

Birth Defect

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 12:59:55 UTC

a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body

Congenital heart defect
Clubfoot
Anencephaly
Cleft lip and cleft palate

Premature labor and labor problems

25halass — 2024-09-26 13:01:31 UTC

Premature labor often includes symptoms like contractions, increased vaginal discharge, and bleeding

Premature labor can lead to many health issues for both the mother and baby such as cerebral palsy, anxiety, postpartum depression, and more

Prenatal Tests

25laskoc — 2024-09-26 13:02:20 UTC

Tools that can be used to detect some birth defects at various stages prior to birth

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test or multiple marker test.
Amniocentesis.
Chorionic villus sampling.
Cell-free fetal DNA testing.
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (withdrawing a small sample of the fetal blood from the umbilical cord)
Ultrasound scan.

Infertility and treatmant

25halass — 2024-09-26 13:04:28 UTC

Infertility is the inability to become pregnat due to a multitude of reasons

Treatment could include hormone treatments, fertility drugs, or even surgery