Human Reproduction THE BABY BOOK Chapter 2

Am I Pregnant?

How is Pregnancy Confirmed?

How soon should you see a doctor or midwife if you are pregnant?

Prenatal Care: Physical Exam Hereditary Diseases Communicable Diseases Growth of Fetus

Prenatal Care in the First Trimester

Red Corpuscles

Alpha- fetoprotein test

“Please tell me about your previous pregnancies.”

Rubella

A miscarriage is the natural ending of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus could possibly survive.

Food Choices Matter when you are Pregnant Baby is depending on YOU – Eat a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups

X rays during pregnancy

Mother’s Age: Over 35: Increased risk of Downs Syndrome Slightly higher risk for hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Somewhat higher risk for miscarriage

Under 18 also at risk : Mother is still growing, and her body may not be ready for the stress of pregnancy Mothers nutritional needs are still high, may not be able to provide the nutrients that the baby needs More likely to suffer from iron deficiency, toxemia, and urinary tract infections

1.First day of your last period and add 7 2.Count back three months 3.And that’s your due date Due Date Calculation

Explain why pregnancy during adolescence carries more risk than pregnancy during early adulthood?

Describe some of the worries of the father during pregnancy?