Reproductive Health Program Flashcards
protect the genetic composition/integrity of sperm/egg/fetus/child prior to, during, and after pregnancy
Fetal protection program purpose
female reproductive physiology
all eggs are formed before birth
male reproductive physiology
sperm production is continuous process
1st trimester
0-12 weeks
a substance that can cause abnormal fetal development
teratogens
2nd trimester
13-28 weeks
at this stage the embryo is now considered a fetus
2nd trimester
3rd trimester
29-40 weeks
postpartum
child’s CNS is still maturing
infant is susceptible to toxins
substances/agents that affect the ability to have healthy children
reproductive hazards
consist of organic solvents, pesticides, heavy metals
chemical hazards
can affect male, female, and the fetus
organic solvents
mutagens
changes in genetic material of cells (DNA)
teratogens
cause birth defects
carcinogen
cause cancer