1. Draw a 2 X 9 chart. Label the columns: Mother & Baby

2. How many eggs are usually released during a menstrual cycle?

3. Usually one egg is released.
How many eggs are usually released during a menstrual cycle?
Usually one egg is released.

4. 2. What can happen if more than one egg is released?

5. If both eggs are fertilized, it means a woman may have fraternal twins.
Identical twins happen when the fertilized egg splits into two before cells begin dividing.

6. 3. How long does an egg “live” inside a woman’s body?

7. 12-24 hours from the time of ovulation.
3. How long does an egg “live” inside a woman’s body?
12-24 hours from the time of ovulation.

8. 4. Will a pregnancy occur every time sexual intercourse occurs?

9. 4. Will a pregnancy occur every time sexual intercourse occurs?
No. Pregnancy only happens if sperm can fertilize an egg and implant into the wall of the uterus.

10. 5. When does a pregnancy occur?

11. When does a pregnancy occur?
When a sperm fertilizes an egg. This can happen if intercourse takes place within the period of ovulation.

12. Women are most likely to become pregnant if intercourse happens around the middle of the menstrual cycle.
Each woman has a different length of menstrual cycle, so it is difficult to predict.

13. Trimester Graphic Organizer
Fill in the chart as we go…

14. Fetal Development

57. Fetal Development

58. The 1st Trimester

59. Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy – 40 weeks Mother
A missing menstrual period
Morning sickness and nausea
Frequent urination
Cravings
Breasts enlarge
Fatigue and dizziness

60. First Month Baby
Egg – called a zygote until it attaches to the lining of the uterus – then becomes an embryo
Size of a pepper flake
The heart, no larger than a poppy seed, has begun beating.
Head, mouth, liver, and intestines begin to take shape.

61. First Month

62. The Second Month

63. Two Months Mother Swelling of breasts
Increased urination due to pressure on the bladder
Nausea – morning sickness

64. Two Months Baby Size ¼ inch long at the beginning of the month
Face, eyes, ears and limbs develop
Bones begin to form
At 9 weeks, embryo changes to a fetus until birth
The heart has divided into right and left chambers.
Most vital organs are developed.

65. Two Months

66. Third Month

67. Three Months Mother Breasts become fuller & firmer, may ache Nausea
Fatigue
Frequent urination may continue
Abdomen becomes slightly larger; the uterus is about the size of an orange
Weight gain may total 2-4 pounds

68. Three Months Baby Size 1 inch long as month begins
Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds and eyelids form
Fingers & toes almost developed
All organs and have formed. Starting at eight weeks, your baby is called a fetus.
By the end of the first trimester, the fetus is 2 1/2 to 3 inches long and is fully formed.
He has begun swallowing and kicking.
All organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function.
The arms, legs, hand, and fingers are fully developed.
The nails on his fingers and toes are starting to develop.

70. Four Months Mother Appetite increases
Most unpleasantness of early pregnancy are usually gone
Abdomen continues to grow

71. Your baby is about 2 inches long and is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo.
His heartbeat can be heard clearly.
Can suck thumb, swallow, hiccup and move around
Facial features become clearer
This is when many mothers feel their baby's first kick.
4 Months Baby

72. 4 months

73. Fifth Month

74. Five Months Mother Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
Slight fetal movements felt
Increased size of abdominal area may begin to affect posture

75. By the end of this month, your baby will be nearly 8 inches long and weigh almost a pound.
The skull bones are the most important bones being developed at this time.
A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby's skin.
Hair, eyelashes and eyebrows appear
Teeth continue to develop
Organs are maturing
Becomes more active
5 Month
Babys

76. Six Months Mother
Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps – some may be visible
Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total pounds

77. Six Months Baby
Size about 8-10 inches long, weighs about 8-12 ounces as month begins
If the mother talks or sings, the baby can hear.
Tiny eyebrows and eyelids are visible.
There is a lot of evidence to show that the baby can hear the outside world. If you talk or sing, he can hear you.
Your baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he has started to practice breathing movements.
Fingerprints are formed.

79. Seven Months Mother Increased size may affect posture
A mother should feel the baby move every couple of hours.

80. Size about 14-16 inches long, weighs about 11/2 pounds
Periods of activity followed by periods of rest & quiet
By the end of the seventh month his body is well formed.
Fingernails cover his fingertips.
He may try to turn toward a source of bright light.
Seven Months Baby

81. Eight Months Mother
Discomfort may result from increased size of abdominal area
Backache
Fatigue
Leg cramps
Shortness of breath
Fetal kicks may disturb the mother’s rest
At the beginning of this month, weight gain totals about pounds

82. Eight Months Baby
Size about inches long, weighs about 21/2 – 3 pounds
Weight gain continues rapidly
May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action
Moves into head- down position in preparation for birth.

83. 8 months

84. Nine Months Mother
“Lightening” felt as the fetus drops in to the pelvis and decreases pressure on mother’s organs
Breathing becomes easier
Other discomforts may continue
A total weight gain of pounds is typical
False labor pains may be experienced

85. Nine Months Baby Size about 17-18 inches long, weighs about 5-6 pounds
Weight gain continues until the week before birth
Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
Movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around
Acquires antibodies to fight disease from the mother’s blood
Moves into pelvis, ready for birth

86. Developing Fetus Flip Book
Cut paper into strips to make the book pages
You will need 6 strips (1 ½ pages)
Glue the fetus’ onto the right side of each page in order of development.
Write what is happening during each stage on the left side
38 Weeks…

87. 1 2 3 4 5
Baby Mother

88. 6 7 8 9

89. Name that Month

90. 1

91. Name that Month

92. 9

93. Name that Month

94. 2

95. Name that Month

96. 4

97. Name that Month

98. 6

99. Name that Month

100. 8

101. Name that Month

102. 3

103. Name that Month

104. 7

105. Name that Month

106. 5

108. Fetal Development