prenatal development Flashcards
3 functions of the placenta
1.Provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients
2.Removes harmful waste and carbon dioxide from the baby
3.Produces hormones that helps your baby grow
what is the placenta
The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby’s umbilical cord arises from it. Is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy.
what is cell differentiation
Cell differentiation is the process by which dividing cells change their functional type.
which stage is cell differentiation
Embryonic stage
when does the germinal stage end
Germinal stage ends at 2 weeks
characteristic of germinal stage
The germinal stage involves several different processes that change an egg and sperm first into a zygote, and then into an embryo.
what happens to the brainwhen a baby sleeps
Most of the baby’s brain develops when they sleep. This is when the left and right hemispheres of their brains are being formed.
why do 1 yr olds cry when the mother leaves
This is known as separation anxiety and depression. It is a normal part of an infant’s development.
why is maternal smoking bad
The chemicals reduce oxygen flow to the placenta and expose the foetus to numerous toxins. It can also cause low birthweight, birth defects and a miscarriage.
list another risk factor of pregnancy
Alcohol use
explain what alcohol use does to health and wellbeing
alcohols main issue it can cause to the feotus is can cause FASD which is seen in the facial features of an affected child. This may cause bullying and damage to the kids mental and physical health at school and how people treat them. This can also cause low birth weight, Smaller head and under nourishment of the growing baby.
why do sibling look alike
DNA or genetic trait received from their parents. Each child receives 50% of DNA from their father and 50% of DNA from their mother. One gene is dominant, and the other is recessive.
What is the most important stage
The embryonic stage
how to be a good parent to increase the health and wellbeing of the baby.
Parents who are well supported are able to provide for their child’s needs, feel less stressed, feel able to relate to their child, make good decisions and model appropriate behaviours.
There are 3 different things you can write about one was good day care. You must pick one and write why this would be good for the health and development of the baby for the future.
Good day care group.
This can help your baby socialise and build your child’s intellectual needs. Thought patterns, appropriate behaviours and relationships.
