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Transcript Theories of Human Development
Prenatal Development
and Birth
Chapter 4
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of
the Zygote
– Zygote
blastocyst
– Cell
differentiation
– % of
blastocysts
that fail to
implant?
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of the Zygote (con’t)
– Outer layer of blastocyst develops into:
Amnion
Chorion
Placenta
Umbilical cord
**note that these structures actually develop during
the period of the embryo
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of the Embryo
– From implantation (week 3) to week 8
– Embryonic disk is already differentiating into:
Ectoderm (nervous system, skin, hair, sensory
receptors
Mesoderm (muscles, bones, circulatory system,
reproductive system, excretory system)
Endoderm (digestive system, lungs, urinary tract,
other internal organs)
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of the Embryo (con’t)
– By 4th week, heart has formed and begun to
beat
– Becomes more human in appearance during
2nd month
– Sexual differentiation during 7th – 8th weeks
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of the Fetus
– Final 7 months of pregnancy
– Fetus
– Digestive and excretory systems functional
– Sex detected by ultrasound by end of 3rd
month
– Kicks and movements strong enough to be
felt
– Organ systems mature rapidly during final 3
months
Periods of Prenatal Development
The Period of the Fetus (con’t)
– Viable between 22-28 weeks
– Receives antibodies
– Assume upside-down position in final weeks
Weight of head
Shape of uterus
Trends in Development
Cephalocaudal Trend
Proximodistal Trend
Teratogens
Root word means “formation of monsters”
Harm isn’t always simple or
straightforward
Amount and length of exposure
Genetic makeup of mother/baby
Presence of several negative factors
Teratogens
Same defect different teratogens
One teratogen different defects
Some effects seen later
Teratogens
Age of baby
Sensitive period
Teratogens
Paternal influences often overlooked
– Direct and indirect effects
– Second hand smoke
– Chemicals
– Cocaine can “hitchhike”
– Smoking, alcohol, drug use sperm
– Diets low in vitamin C
Other Factors
Exercise
Nutrition
Emotional stress
Rh blood incompatibility
Maternal/Paternal age
– Older less fertile, more risk of disorders
– Younger increased risk of prematurity,
infant death
Other Factors
Infectious Diseases
Prenatal Care
Previous births
Perinatal Environment
Environment surrounding birth
Stages of childbirth
– Contractions
– Delivery
– Afterbirth
Newborn appearance
Perinatal Environment
Assessing the Newborn
– Apgar scale
– 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
Perinatal Environment
Assessing the Newborn
– Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)
Several days after birth
20 inborn reflexes
Reactions to comforting and social stimuli
Unresponsiveness may indicate neurological
problems
Can be a parent teaching tool
Perinatal Environment
Complications
– Anoxia
Severe cerebral palsy, mental retardation
Mild irritability, motor/cognitive delays
Chances have been reduced with fetal monitoring
Respiratory distress syndrome
– Complicated delivery
Forceps
Cesarean
Medications
Preterm and Small-for-Date
Preterm = born more than 3 weeks early,
but appropriate weight for time in womb
Small-for-Date = underweight due to slow
fetal growth
– Greater risk than preterm
– Causes include smoking, drug use, stress, lack
of prenatal care, multiple births, social
support
Postterm = born after 42 weeks