Prenatal Development by Heavenly Davila (PHS-12)

Prenatal Development

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The process encompassing the period from the formation of an embryo, through the development of a fetus, to birth.

First trimester

25davilah — 2024-09-26 13:07:49 UTC

May begin feeling signs of pregnancy like nausea and tender breasts. Fetal development starts when the egg is fertilized. By the end of the 13th week, all of its organs and body systems are developing.

Fetus

25davilah — 2024-09-26 13:13:59 UTC

The unborn mammalian offspring that developed from an embryo.

Supportive System

25gesnerd — 2024-09-26 13:22:52 UTC

The motherhood center is a virtual support group for pregnant and postpartum women who are need support during that period of time . These support groups help women feel less alone and be part of a community that is experiencing something very similar to them The motherhood center is a safe space for all women who are going to or have given birth

Amniocentesis

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A prenatal test that can diagnose genetic disorders and other health issues in a fetus

Examples: Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis

Performed either in second or third trimester (15-20 weeks along)

Recommended to be performed when fetal abnormality occurs, if there is an increased risk of a chromosome disorder, or if you are over 35 years old

Second Trimester

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Any morning sickness and discomfort of early pregnancy is likely to be gone
Possible to start feeling the movement of the baby
Sex of the baby can be identified
About 14 weeks long (week 14 - week 27)
Begin to show signs of pregnancy such as cramps, larger breasts, increased appetite, stretch marks, dizziness, swelling of hands and/or ankles
Baby’s skin thickens, bones harden, lips and ears developed, can react to light or sound
First ultrasound
Lungs become developed
Baby weighs 2-3 pounds and is 14-15 inches long

Third Trimester

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Fetus starts gaining weight quickly (body fat)

Baby brain develops and baby can see and hear most stimuli

Fetus position has changed for birth

Mother can start to feel very uncomfortable as fetus drops into the pelvis

Birth of child

Problems in Prenatal Development

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Miscarriage: a fetal loss that happens up to the 20 week mark
Gestational diabetes: hormonal changes from pregnancy that can cause the body to either not make enough insulin or not use it normally
Fetal problems: problems with the placenta, infection, or in some cases the cervix opening too early
Placenta previa:
Preeclampsia
Premature obstetric labor
High blood pressure
Still birth

Ectopic Pregnancy

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when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus

occurs in the fallopian tube over 90% of the time
Can cause the fallopian tube to rupture
Life threatening and needs immediate surgery

Chorionic Villi Sampling

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a prenatal test used to test for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic problems

Birth Defects

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abnormal growth changes in your body that happen during fetal development

Examples are fetal alcohol syndrome, bone growth abnormalities

Premature Labor and Labor Problems

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Delivering baby preterm
Labor that begins before 37 weeks in pregnancy
Signs are fluid leaking from vagina, vaginal bleeding, contractions, back pain and pelvic pain

Prenatal Tests

25gesnerd — 2024-09-26 13:54:47 UTC

medical tests you get during pregnancy

Can see if your baby has birth defects, genetic and chromosomal conditions

Infertility and Treatments

25gesnerd — 2024-09-26 13:55:58 UTC

condition of your reproductive system that causes people to be unable to get pregnant
can affect anyone
Primary infertility, Secondary infertility, Unexplained infertility
Treatments are medication, surgery, lifestyle modification such as losing weight