growing child by Dylan Morrone (PHS-11)

Prenatal Development

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the process of development before birth divided into three stages.

first trimester

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the first three months of a pregnancy, from about week 1 to week 13

fetus

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An unborn offspring that develops and grows inside the uterus (womb)

supportive system

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a network of people or resources that provide an individual with emotional, informational, financial, or practical help, fostering confidence and resilience during challenges

amniocentesis

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a diagnostic prenatal procedure where a needle is inserted through the mother's abdomen to collect a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal cells and other substances

second trimester

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The second trimester of pregnancy spans from about week 14 to 27

third trimester

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lasts from week 27 to week 40

problems with prenatal development

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genetic factors (like Down syndrome), environmental exposures (such as alcohol, toxins, and infections like Zika virus), maternal health issues

ectopic pregnancy

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when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube

chronic villi sampling

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a prenatal diagnostic test that involves taking a sample of placental tissue (chronic villi) to diagnose genetic or chromosomal disorders

birth defect

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a structural or functional abnormality present at birth that affects nearly every part of the baby's body, such as the heart, brain, or limbs

premature labor

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Labor problems encompass issues that arise during labor, whether preterm or full-term, such as infections, placental problems, or fetal distress

prenatal tests

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screening tests, which assess the risk of conditions like Down syndrome through blood work and ultrasounds, and diagnostic tests, which provide a definitive diagnosis of genetic conditions by analyzing amniotic fluid or placental tissue

infertility and treatments

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Infertility, the inability to become pregnant after a year of unprotected intercourse, can be addressed with treatments including medications like clomiphene, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and surgery to correct reproductive system issues