1. Prenatal Development and Care

2. Development Through Pregnancy
First Trimester- Month 1 thru 3
Second Trimester- Month 4 thru 6
Third Trimester- Month 7 thru 9

3. First Trimester
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4. Month 1 Mommy Baby Embryonic Development
Embryo - cluster of developing cells following implantation.
Placenta - blood-rich tissue sac holding the embryo
Umbillical Cord – tube for nutrients to pass from mommy to baby
Mommy
Cessation of menstrual cycle

5. Month 2 Mommy Baby Breasts swell
“morning sickness,” fatigue
Frequent urination
Baby
Bones and Muscles form, brain develops
Digestive organs
Face, eyes, ears, limbs
Heart beating for a month
Baby known as fetus

6. Month 3 Baby Mommy Liver, kidneys Full, firm, achy breasts Sex organs
Eyes lids, nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds
Major body systems working
Mommy
Full, firm, achy breasts
2-4 lbs total weight gain
Abdomen enlargement
Uterus = size of orange

7. Second Trimester
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8. Month 4 Mommy Baby Gender is noticed Facial features clearer
Increased appetite
More emotional
Discomforts gone
Baby
Gender is noticed
Facial features clearer
Hands & feet well-
formed
Brisk movement

9. Lanugo forms (wax-like Fingernails and toenails
Month 5
Baby
8-10 in. long
Lanugo forms (wax-like
coat to protect skin)
Heart beats hard
Fingernails and toenails
formed

10. Fetal Heart heard via stethoscope
Month 5
Mommy
Pregnancy is obvious
Fetal Heart heard via stethoscope
10-12 lbs total weight gain

11. Month 6 Baby Eyelids open Taste buds on tongue Weighs 1.5 - 2 lbs
8 – 10 in. long
Breathing begins

12. Month 6 Mommy Baby’s movements are strong
10 – 12 lbs. total weight gain

13. Source: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/ultrasounds/l/blusindex.htm
Third Trimester
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14. Month 7 Baby Mommy Cries weekly, sucks thumb
Eye lids separate
Baby active, then rests
Mommy
Posture affected by ↑ weight and size

15. Month 8 Baby Mommy Lanugo shed, vernix present
2 – 3 lb weight gain
Settles into head-down position
Startled movement
14 – 16 in. long
Mommy
Back aches, leg cramps, shortness of breath
18 – 20 lbs total weight gain
Fetal kicks felt

16. Month 9 Baby Mommy Full growth rate ↑
Slowed movement due to cramped space
Descends into pelvis, prepares for birth
Mommy
Easier to breath due to fetus dropping into pelvis
Uterus size = small watermelon
Braxton-Hicks contractions
Total wt. gain = lbs

17. ~Overview of Development~

18. Complications & Risks Miscarriage: spontaneous abortion
Stillbirth: birth of a death fetus
alcohol use (FAS), drug use, disease-causing organisms such as herpes, HIV/AIDS, food additives, toxins, aspirin and some antibiotics

19. Caring for Yourself! Regular doctor visits
Prenatal vitamins (folic acid)
Avoid alcohol and drug use
Ample and quality rest
Exercise sensibly
Drink plenty of water
Eating for two now!
Recommended classes (childbirth, Lamaze, sibling)

20. Lack of Prenatal Care Low birth weight Shorter gestational period
Unrecognized deformities, diseases and conditions

21. Emotions
Fear
Depression
Apprehension
Anxiety

22. Birth of Your Baby!!

23. -Stages of Delivery- Stage 1: Dilation must be at 10 cm for delivery
“Water Breaking” first sign on labor

24. Stage 2
Passage through birth canal (delivery)

25. Stage 3
Afterbirth
Contractions continue for up to 15 minutes to delivery the placenta, known as the afterbirth.
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26. The Apgar Test A – Activity P – Pulse
G – Grimace (facial expression, reflexes)
A – Appearance (color)
R – Respiration
performed right at delivery and minutes after

27. Resources for Expectant Mothers
Community resources include hospitals, walk-in clinics, doctors offices
Government resources include county health departments.
Others: March of Dimes, Planned Parenthood