Early adulthood development/Pregnancy Flashcards
What is maturation?
Individuals reach their physical maturity at early adult hood
What is physical peak between 19 to 28?
1) hand and eye coordination reaches its peak
2) Young adults have reached their full height and stamina
3 )sexual characteristics are fully developed
4) women are more fertile and more likely to get pregnant
What happens do your physical peak after 28?
1) Gradually start to lose strength and speed
2) Individuals start to have unhealthy diets
3) Do not take regular exercise
What happens in Pregnancy during Early adulthood
1) The increase in progesterone maintains in pregnancy
2) The oestrogen also increases which is responsible for sickness some suffer from.
What is menopause
Menopause is the ending of fertility