1. Contraception Contra = against -ception = union of egg and sperm

2. Statistics 12/2003 1. Abstinence = 0 / 100 2. Condoms = 11 / 100 3. Vasectomy = 1 / 100 4. Birth control pills = 2 / 100 5. Doing nothing = 85 / 100 The ONLY 100% way to NOT get pregnant is ABSTINENCE. (Not having sexual intercourse)

3. Drugs during Pregnancy 1. Aspirin 2. Antibiotics 3. Birth control pills 4. Cocaine, amphetamines, narcotics, barbiturates, (most illegal drugs) 5. Smoking 6. Alcohol

4. Pregnancy Contraception Fetal Development Baby in the making

7. Fertilization & 2 weeks embryo 1. 2wks – 3 layers of cell form 2. 3wks – Nervous system begins to form 3. 3wks – Tube that will become digestive system forms

8. 4 weeks = 1 month 4. Tube for heart starts to beat Arm and leg bubs appear Finger rays appear

9. Finger rays Toe rays 6 weeks

10. 7 weeks 5. Nerve chord forms Four chambers of the heart form Facial muscles move

11. 8 weeks = 2 months 6. Arms and legs move, Sucking reflex

12. 3 months 7. Eye patches appear Fingers and toes form All organs and body systems have appeared.

13. 4 months 8. Fingers make grasping movements

14. 5 months 9. Heartbeat can be heard 10. Upper and lower eyelids separate and eye- lashes form

15. 6 months 11. Eyes open

16. 7 months 12. Baby can survive on its own if necessary necessary Start to Start to “practice breathe” “practice breathe”

17. 8 months 13. Lung developmentbecomescomplete

18. 8 months Full term pregnancy is 36 – 40 weeks Premature birth is Any week before 36

19. Childbirth and Afterbirth

20. Baby