Developmental Transitions Part 2 Flashcards
Fertilization
The fusing of a sperm and an egg cell (called a Zygote). This process is known as conception and marks the beginning of conception.
Prenatal Development
Prenatal Stages of development consist of the Germinal, Embryonic, and Foetal stage (or GEF).
Germinal
0-2 weeks
- Cell divides for the first time, then continues dividing into 16 cells.
Embryonic
3-8 weeks
- Tissues of the brain and spine begin to develop, heart begins to beat, buds start to develop on side of embryo that will form limbs, facial features (eyes and mouth) begin to form, fingers and toes start forming, brain starts developing.
Foetal
9-40 weeks
All organs are formed (but not fully working), teeth are forming in gums, height and weight increases rapidly, head down position in preparation for birth, eyelashes and eyelids form.
Considerations before becoming a parent (impact on H+W)
Resources
Money:
Time:
Knowledge:
Meeting the needs of the child
Nutritious food:
Adequate housing:
Social and emotional support:
Government Initiatives to support Health Outcomes.
Paid Parental Leave Pay:
Child Care Subsidy:
Social and Emotional Support for Mothers
Coping with Stress:
Share Advice in Non-Judgmental Ways:
Alcohol
Can cause infertility (limit alcohol consumption even when trying to conceive)
Alcohol crosses placenta to baby’s blood and restricts blood supply to foetus, and causes Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (or FASD).
Maternal smoking
Social Development: Infancy
Family is the most significant influence on social development at this stage of the lifespan, as the infant is totally dependent on its parents/other caregivers. This is how they will learn social skills.
Intellectual Development: Infancy
By the end of infancy, a child should know about 150-300 words. The infant may experience some confusion on Context and pronunciation.
At around 6 months of age an infant may enjoy games such as peek-a-boo, showing the process through which, an infant begins to differentiate themselves from their caregiver.
Obesity
H+W: Physical Discomfort, and bone and joint problems.
Development: Struggles with mental health and Body Image, won’t join a sport team, also impacts social health.
