1. Prenatal Development and Birth
Part I
Chapter Four
Prenatal Development and Birth
Prenatal Growth
Birth
Problems and Solutions
The New Family

2. Prenatal Growth Germinal: The First 14 days
Embryo: From the Third Through the Eighth Week

3. Prenatal Growth Fetus: From the Ninth Week Until Birth The Third Month
The Middle Three Months
The Final Three Months

4. Birth The Newborn’s First Minutes Medical Assistance
Surgery
Newborn Survival
Alternatives to Hospital Technology
THINKING CRITICALLY: Home Births
Learning from Tradition

5. Problems and Solutions
Harmful Substances
Risk Analysis
Applying the Research

6. Problems and Solutions
Prenatal Care
A CASE TO STUDY: "What Did That Say About Me?"
A CASE TO STUDY: "What Do People Live to Do?"

7. Problems and Solutions
Low Birthweight
Causes of Low Birthweight
Consequences of Low Birthweight
International Low Birthweight
Complications During Birth

8. The New Family The Newborn The Father’s Role Bonding Father Presence
Couvade
Postpartum Depression
Bonding