Conception To Birth

Question 1

At what stage is the Germinal stage?

Answer 1

0 to 2 weeks, this is at conception.

Question 2

What stage is the Embryonic stage?

Answer 2

The embryonic stage occurs at 3 to 8 weeks, this is when the organs develop.

Question 3

When is the fetal stage?

Answer 3

The fetal stage is 9 weeks up until Birth, this is where the rest of the development takes place.

Question 4

What happens in the Germinal stage?

Answer 4

• fertilised egg is not yet planted
• the call divides into a zygote
• near the end of the 2 weeks the zygote will plant in the uterus lining

Question 5

Zygote

Answer 5

The union of sperm and egg

Question 6

What happens in the embryonic stage?

Answer 6

• the tissues differentiate for when they become organs
• hard wired reflexes
• the umbilical cord is providing oxygen and nutrients to the embryo

Question 7

Critical period of pregnancy

Answer 7

Up to 8 to 12 weeks

Question 8

What happens at the fetal stage?

Answer 8

• 8 weeks and up
• 12 weeks gender can be identified
• 16 weeks movement can be felt
• 7month the child can libe outside the womb with correct supporr

Question 9

What is a terotogen?

Answer 9

A terotogen is toxins that has impacts upon development.

Eg. Smoking or alcohol.

Question 10

Risk in pregnancy?

Answer 10

Stress
Anxiety
Old/Young mother
STD’s

Question 11

Birth process:

Answer 11

1. Dilation: early labour or active labour
2. Fetus enters birth canal
3. Contractions

Question 12

Birthing options:

1. Lamaze
2. Leboyer
3. Home birth

Answer 12

1. Lamaze is based on focus, breathing and relaxation
2. Leboyer is based on a home like atmosphere, still attached to the umbilical cord but placed on chest
3. Home birth with a professional present

Question 13

What tests are done at birth?

Answer 13

1. APGAR Test
2. Reflex’s
3. Hearing and sight