Transcript Prenatal Development and Care

Development Through
Pregnancy
• First Trimester- Month 1 thru 3
• Second Trimester- Month 4 thru 6
• Third Trimester- Month 7 thru 9
First Trimester
Source: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/ultrasounds/l/bluspic1aaaah.htm
Month 1
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
Baby
Month 2
Bones and Muscles
form, brain develops
Digestive organs
Face, eyes, ears,
limbs
Heart beating for a
month
Baby known as fetus
Mommy
Breasts swell
“morning sickness,”
fatigue
Frequent urination
Month 3
Baby
Liver, kidneys
Mommy
Full, firm, achy
breasts
Sex organs
Eyes lids, nostrils,
mouth, lips, teeth
buds
Major body systems
working
2-4 lbs total weight
gain
Abdomen
enlargement
Uterus = size of
orange
Second Trimester
Source: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/ultrasounds/l/bluspic2acaaaac.htm
Month 4
Baby
Gender is noticed
Facial features
clearer
Hands & feet wellformed
Brisk movement
Mommy
Increased appetite
More emotional
Discomforts gone
Month 5
Baby
8-10 in. long
Lanugo forms (wax-like
coat to protect skin)
Heart beats hard
Fingernails and toenails
formed
Month 5
Mommy
Pregnancy is obvious
Fetal Heart heard via
stethoscope
10-12 lbs total weight gain
Month 6
Baby
Eyelids open
Taste buds on tongue
Weighs 1.5 - 2 lbs
8 – 10 in. long
Breathing begins
Month 6
Mommy
Baby’s movements are
strong
10 – 12 lbs. total weight
gain
Third Trimester
Source: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/ultrasounds/l/blusindex.htm
Month 7
Baby
Cries weekly, sucks
thumb
Eye lids separate
Baby active, then rests
Mommy
Posture affected by
↑ weight and size
Month 8
Baby
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
Month 9
Baby
Full growth
Mommy
Easier to breath due to
fetus dropping into pelvis
rate ↑
Slowed movement
due to cramped space
Descends into pelvis,
prepares for birth
Uterus size = small
watermelon
Braxton-Hicks
contractions
Total wt. gain = 24-30 lbs
~Overview of Development~
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
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)
Lack of Prenatal Care
Low birth weight
Shorter gestational period
Unrecognized deformities, diseases and
conditions
Emotions
• Fear
• Depression
• Apprehension
• Anxiety
Birth of Your Baby!!
-Stages of Delivery• Stage 1: Dilation
– must be at 10 cm for delivery
– “Water Breaking” first sign on labor
Stage 2
• Passage through birth canal (delivery)
Stage 3
• Afterbirth
– Contractions continue for up to 15 minutes to
delivery the placenta, known as the afterbirth.
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The Apgar Test
A – Activity
P – Pulse
G – Grimace (facial expression, reflexes)
A – Appearance (color)
R – Respiration
• performed right at delivery and minutes after
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