Guidelines for Discussion Treat the subject seriously. Use humor appropriately. Use the correct terms for body parts and functions. Respect other people and their ideas. Avoid gossiping. Avoid personal questions and stories. Ask questions; questions are good. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
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Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development At four to six days— the embryo lodges in the uterus. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development By four weeks, the heart has started beating. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development By the end of the first month, the baby is 10,000 times larger than the egg it started from. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development By eight weeks, the embryo’s eyes, ears, and nose take shape and the arms, legs, fingers, and toes develop. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development By ten weeks, all internal organs are developed. The embryo is now called a fetus. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development If the pregnant female takes drugs during the first ten weeks, it could hurt the developing fetus. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development At twelve weeks, nails form, genitals develop, and bones begin to harden. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development During the third month, the first differences between a male and a female fetus are noticeable. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Milestones of Fetal Growth and Development The pregnant female begins to feel the fetus move during the fourth or fifth month. Grade 6 | Lesson 2
Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyle During Pregnancy Eat nutritious meals. Take prenatal vitamins. Get plenty of rest. Exercise four times a week. Visit a doctor or clinic regularly, beginning at the very start of pregnancy. Avoid infections. Avoid using alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and certain medicines. Avoid being in areas where people are smoking. Avoid breathing chemical fumes and polluted air, and drinking polluted water. Grade 6 | Lesson 2