1. Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

2. Early signs of Pregnancy
Absence of menstruation
(some women may experience spotting)
Extreme Fatigue
After 6 weeks,
increased need
to urinate
Nausea,
Bloating
Enlarged, tender breasts

3. PREGNANCY TESTS
Home tests or Lab test - detects a hormone that is only present in pregnant women

5. PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT

7. 3 STAGES
GERMINAL
(Zygote)
EMBRYONIC
(Embryo)
FETAL
(Fetus)

8. GERMINAL Conception occurs ZYGOTE in the fallopian and the germinal
stage begins
Zygote embeds in
the wall of the
uterus.
LASTS 2 WEEKS
(most people don’t know
a pregnancy has occurred)
Placenta - organ filled with
blood vessels that nourishes
and filters the baby’s needs
Umbilical Cord - from placenta
to navel

10. EMBRYONIC 2ND STAGE Most critical stage 6 weeks (8th week
of pregnancy)
EMBRYO
Any problem during
this stage will affect
the rest of the
child’s life
At the end of this stage,
the baby has all the
body parts and organs
Baby receives both good & harmful
substances from the mother

11. 7 weeks

12. 8 weeks 8 WEEKS - The unborn child, called a fetus after this week, is
about half an inch long. The tiny person is protected by the
amniotic sac, filled with fluid. Inside, the child swims and moves
gracefully. The arms and legs have lengthened and fingers can
be seen. The toes will develop in the next few days. Brain
waves can be measured.

13. 9th week to end of pregnancy
Fetus
Fetal
Bone cells replace
cartilage
3rd trimester
9th week to end of pregnancy
3rd month - heartbeat
easily heard
4th to 5th month
mom feels quickening
4th month - mom
begins to show

17. 20 WEEKS - The child can hear and recognize her mother’s voice.
Though still small and fragile, the baby is growing rapidly & could
possibly survive if born at this stage. Fingernails/prints appear. Sex
organs are visible.

22. 7th month - Age of Viability
Age that a baby can survive if born
The longer a child remains in the womb, the better the
chances of normal birth and development
9th month - receives immunities from
mom and turns to head down
position to prepare for birth

28. Medical Care Where you live and availability
Insurance or lack of insurance
Doctors - Obstetricians, family practice physicians, certified midwife
Costs of Care
Normal - averages $5,000
Cesarean Birth - averages $8,000
Prenatal care and delivery are in one fee
Hospital costs are extra
Delaying care to save money doesn’t change fee

29. First Exam Usually the longest unless there are problems
Complete medical history
Draw blood for count and anemia
Urine specimen: infection, diabetes, hypertension (sample taken at each visit)
External abdomen measurement
Internal - size & position of uterus (pap smear)

30. Regular Visits Monthly appointment until after the 7th month
Then every 2 weeks until the last month
Then every week
1. Keep a log of questions to ask doctor
2. Call in between if there are any problems

31. High Risk Pregnancies Being under age 17 - low birth weight
Being over age 35 - especially over 40
Severely underweight or overweight
A serious medical problem
Rh incompatibility
Previous history of pregnancy problems

32. Without early
intervention, it
is more likely
that a child will
be born with
problems or the
pregnancy will
have complications.

33. Prenatal Tests Some routine, some only if problems
Prenatal diagnostic techniques can detect more than 100 birth defects
Ultrasonography
Amniocentesis
CVS - Chronic Villus Sampling

34. The End