Developmental Milestone Flashcards
8wks to 40wks
Prenatal period
3 periods in prenatal development
Ovular Period or Germinal Period
Embryonic Period
Fetal Period
first 2 weeks following ovulation
Ovular Period or Germinal Period
3rd week following ovulation and extends up to 10 weeks of gestation
Embryonic Period
begins after 8th week following conception and ends with delivery
Fetal Period
8-9 weeks to delivery
Brain grows the fastest (sensitive period up until this point)
Limb buds form
Sex organs form
Bones and muscles
Hair
Eyes form
TONS OF DEVELOPMENT
Fetal period
age since Last Menstrual Cycle
LMP
From exact time of conception
Lasts 38 weeks
Post Conception (fertilization) Age
Full Term
38-40 weeks
Occurs when the placenta partly or completely separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery.
Symptoms: vaginal bleeding, belly pain, and back pain in the last 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Placenta abruption
Placenta attaches low in the uterus.
The placenta might partially or completely cover the opening of the uterus, called the cervix.
Can cause severe bleeding in the mother before, during or after delivery.
Placenta previa
anything a person is exposed to or ingests during pregnancy that can cause fetal abnormalities
Teratogens
Period of risk for teratogens
4-8wks critical periods
Exposure of teratogens includes
LBW
Developmental delays
Loss of pregnancy
Cognitive delays
Growth delays
TORCHes infections
maternal disorders
4 week development
Neural system begins (neural Defects)
Intestines, lungs, liver and kidneys
Sex organs
Buds to be limbs