2. Blastocyst Development
Zygote (fertilized egg) marks beginning of development
Zygote develops into blastocyst
Ball of cells
~ 5 days after fertilization
Hormones (progesterone) released by corpus luteum help zygote develop and keep the uterine lining thick

3. Embryo Development Endometrium becomes placenta
Placenta: provides oxygen & nutrients; removes waste
Umbilical cord develops
Connects blood vessels from placenta to blood vessels of baby
Mom’s & baby’s blood do not circulate together
Nutrients move by diffusion
Amniotic sac cushions embryo
Amnion = membrane surrounding baby
Amniotic fluid = “water” surrounding baby
“water breaks” before baby is born (membrane ruptures and fluid escapes)
Embryo Development

4. Fetal Development Fully formed fetus takes 38-40 weeks to develop
Human pregnancies are divided into trimesters

5. Fetal Development 1st trimester (weeks 1-12):
Heartbeat detected after week 5
Arms and legs begin to develop
Heart, brain, pancreas, kidneys, liver begin to form
Eyelids form then fuse for iris to develop
Hair, fingernails, and toenails develop
External sex organs show (at end of trimester)

6. Fetal Development 2nd trimester (weeks 13-27):
Fetus more active & developed
Most joints and bones have started to form
Skin is protected by fine hair and waxy substance
Sleep cycles more regular
Eyes open & blink
Eyebrows/eyelashes form
Fetus breathes amniotic fluid (strengthens lungs)
First movements felt by mother

7. Fetal Development 3rd trimester (weeks 28-40): Organs fully form
Fetus responds to light & sound
Fetus has periods of dreaming
Fine body hair thins, scalp hair grows in
Bones grow & harden
Synapses between neurons form in huge numbers
Lungs complete development
Fetus turns head-down (ready to exit)
Fetal Development

8. Birth Vaginal birth Baby is upside down Cesarean-section
Feet first = breech position (not good)
Labor
Muscles help to thin & open cervix
Uterine contractions push baby out
After birth: placenta detaches from uterus and exits

10. Health The fetus depends on the mother for nutrition
mother's diet must support fetal health
mother must avoid raw foods & toxic chemicals
Pregnancy affects mother
increase in Calories and body weight
pregnancy hormones affects homeostasis
regular medical checkups needed

11. Kobe Kuiz Define: blastocyst, embryo
Explain the functions of the following:
Placenta
Umbilical cord
Amniotic sac
List at least 2 milestones for each trimester of pregnancy.
What might happen if the baby’s head is not upside down when ready for birth?
Give 2 examples of how a mother and fetus affect one another.
Why might a pregnant woman need to be concerned about what she eats and/or drinks?
A baby is born 12 weeks premature (early). The organs are developed, but the baby must breathe using a ventilator. Explain why this might be necessary.