Pregnancy Flashcards
period of the embryo
3-8 weeks
3-8 weeks
body parts and organs are formed, umbilical cord joins embryo to placenta, embryo in amnion
the ___ (month 3)
fetus
month 3
all internal organs develop, fingers, toes, nostrils, etc. formed, genital organs can be recognized, can move, organs beginning to function
fetal stage
9-birth
fetal stage marked by
development of first bone cells
age of ___ is ___ months
viability; 7
month 4
quickening (movement), lanugo, heartbeat
month 5
vernix caseosa
month 6
has started breathing motions, can hear you, fat deposits
month 7
body well formed, fingernails
month 8
gains 1/2 lb a week, turned head down
month 9
6-9 lbs, 19-22 in, less movement
changes in the mom
no period, hormones, breasts changes, urinate more
safe haven laws
person in crisis can leave baby at fire station, police station, hospital