https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww Conception-Prenatal Development-Birth en-us 2017-05-23 22:48:09 UTC 2023-05-25 08:00:58 UTC hello@padlet.com jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505276 2017-05-23 22:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505276 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505307 2017-05-23 22:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505307 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505313 2017-05-23 22:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505313 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505352 2017-05-23 22:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/173505352 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174267734 Human development begins with conception. In this first stage of development, a man's sperm penetrates a women's egg and begins the process of fertilization. The now fertilized egg is called a zygote. ]]> 2017-05-29 15:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174267734 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174269496 After conception, the zygote makes its way through the fallopian tubes to the uterus and begins cell division and growth. Once the zygote reaches the uterus, it becomes a blastocyst and begins the process of implantation into the wall of the uterus. Once the process of implantation is complete, hormone changes will stop the women's menstrual cycle and physical changes will occur. ]]> 2017-05-29 15:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174269496 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174273208 The embryonic period lasts from the end of implantation to about 8 weeks. During this time, the mass of cells is now called an embryo. Most of the major organs and structures of the body begin to form during this period. For example the organs that begin to form are the lungs, the brain, the heart, and all other basic organs. ]]> 2017-05-29 16:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174273208 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174275586 The Fetal Period is the last stage of development and begins after the 11th week and lasts until birth. This is the longest stage of development and major change and growth occur. During this period, the embryo has now become the fetus. Reproductive organs form during this period and gains in body weight occur. Also the body organs and structures that first appeared in the embryonic stage continue to grow and develop. ]]> 2017-05-29 16:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174275586 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174279108 After 9 months, the fetus is ready to be born. Its reflexes are now coordinated so that it can now open and close its eyes, turn their heads, grasp with their hands, and can respond to light, sound, and touch.  The fetus drops down to your pelvis so its head is down toward the birth canal to prepare for delivery. The average newborn is about 7 1/2 pounds (same size of a small pumpkin). ]]> 2017-05-29 17:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174279108 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174304743 The fetus begins to develop distinguishable genitalia, hair, nails, and vocal chords. Body organs like the kidney and liver begin to function, and bones begin to harden. The placenta develops and provides the fetus with oxygen and nutrients. ]]> 2017-05-29 22:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174304743 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174304754 During this time, the mother can actually start to feel the fetus move. The fetus starts to grow fat under its thin skin, and features like its eyebrows, eyelids, and mouth are more developed. The face is fully formed and skin pigmentation emerges. The fetus' senses such as taste and touch begin to develop during this time. Its reproductive system also develops; if it's a boy, the testes have begun to descend and if it's a girl, the uterus and ovaries are in place, and the vagina is developed. ]]> 2017-05-29 22:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174304754 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174308261 The fetus continues to develop and becomes very active, moves around, and responds to sounds and touch. The fetus starts to recognize its mothers' voice. The eyelids also open and the fetus starts to blink, and major organs such as the lungs and brain form and continue to for the rest of pregnancy. The fetus continues to grow and expand. ]]> 2017-05-29 23:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174308261 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174309197 By this time, the fetus' development is almost fully complete. The fetus continues to grow and fill out. Its lungs are almost fully developed. It is also at this time develops immunities needed to survive and obtains the vitamins and calcium  it needs from the mother. The fetus' head is now facing downward toward the pelvis in preparation for birth. ]]> 2017-05-29 23:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174309197 jesshealy22 https://padlet.com/jesshealy22/9jtduc945rww/wish/174417075 Broderick, P.C. , & Blewitt, P. (2015). The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals (4th Ed.). Boston: Pearson.

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