Prenatal Development by Isabella Figueroa (PHS-11)

Prenatal Development

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 12:50:54 UTC

this is the process of growth and development within the baby that is in the womb until birth.

First Trimester

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 12:56:25 UTC

In the first trimester you begin feeling the symptoms of pregnancy, things like nausea and tender breasts. The first trimester lasts till the end of the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. By the end, all of the baby's organs and body systems are developing.

Fetus

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 12:59:16 UTC

An offspring of a human. the stages of prenatal development that follow the embryo stage

Supportive System

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:01:43 UTC

A Supportive System is a group of people that you surround yourself with that want to help and uplift you and be able to support you emotionally and physically.

Amniocentesis

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:05:53 UTC

This is a procedure that is used to take out a small amount of the amniotic fluid to test it. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds the fetus in pregnancy. It is a clear, pale yellow fluid that protects the fetus from injury and infection.

Second Trimester

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:12:17 UTC

in the second trimester your baby's head is up right and the arms and legs begin to develop. The eyes will begin to face forward, and the ears are close to finishing development. Also the baby might be able to make sucking motions with their mouth. the second trimester represents the middle part of your pregnancy, from weeks 13 to 26.

Third Trimester

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:16:24 UTC

The third trimester consists of the final three months of pregnancy. The baby will open their eyes, gain weight, and start preparing for delivery. The end of the pregnancy is near. In the final months of pregnancy, it can bring many physical and emotional challenges.

Problems in Prenatal Development

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:17:52 UTC

Some problems you can experience during pregnancy are...

-Miscarriage

-Preeclampsia

-Anemia

-Gestational diabetes

-Premature obstetric labor

-Anxiety

-Fetal problems

-High blood pressure

Infection

Ectopic Pregnancy

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:19:40 UTC

This is a pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube. This is the tube which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

Chorionic Villi Sampling

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 13:24:01 UTC

This is a prenatal test. These test are used to test for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic problems. In these test, a tissue sample is taken from the placenta and sent to a lab for analysis.

Birth Defect

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 14:13:03 UTC

A birth defect is an issue that occurs while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most cases birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. A birth defect may affect how the baby's body looks, works, or both.

Premature Labor and Labor Problems

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 14:15:25 UTC

Issues of preterm labor include delivering a preterm baby. This can cause a number of health concerns for your baby, things like low birth weight, breathing difficulties, underdeveloped organs and vision problems.

Prenatal Tests

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 14:17:08 UTC

Prenatal testing is a tool that can be used to detect some birth defects at different stages prior to birth. This consists of prenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis.

Infertility and Treatments

26figueroai — 2024-09-26 14:19:06 UTC

Infertility is a condition where you can't get pregnant after one year of trying to conceive. IVF is the most effective assisted reproductive technology. This involves retrieving mature eggs, fertilizing them with sperm in a dish in a lab, then transferring the embryos into the uterus after fertilization.