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The Beginning of the Life Cycle Prenatal Development and Care Chapter 20: Lesson 1 HSC 4302 Rochelle Cameron Wynissa McConnell Nathalie Prosper RaShawnda Smith WELCOME!!! • Expectant Mothers • Ages 25-35 Helping expectant mothers get ready for pregnancy and birth! Prenatal Care • Purpose is to – Ensure an uncomplicated pregnancy – Deliver a healthy infant – Remember… • The earlier, the better! Prenatal Care • • • • Healthy Pregnancy Proper Nutrition Avoiding Harmful Substances Advantages for Mother and Infant Prenatal Care • Healthy Pregnancy – Regular doctors visits – Appropriate exercises – Plenty of rest – Stress-coping techniques – Breastfeeding Prenatal Care • Advantages – Mother • Increase chances of a healthy baby • Better prepared for childbirth – Infant • Early detection of birth defects • Decrease the risk of prematurity Prenatal Care • Nutrition – Increase micronutrient intake • Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc and multivitamins. – Folic Acid • 400 micrograms daily • Usually found in –Spinach, Beans, Broccoli Prenatal Care • Substances to Avoid – Drugs • Illicit • Prescription/Over-the-counter – Tobacco – Alcohol • NONE at all!!! – Caffeine Prenatal Care Prenatal Care Breastfeeding Positions: Prenatal Care Prenatal Development • First Trimester • Second Trimester • Third Trimester Prenatal Development • First Trimester – Conception-12 weeks – Embryo development – Fetal development – Fetal weight gain Prenatal Development • Second Trimester – 16-20 weeks – Organs fully develop – Eyebrows and fingernails – Fetal activity Prenatal Development • Third Trimester – 28-40 weeks – Lung development – Eyes open and close – Rigid gums Stages of Birth • Dilation • Passage of Baby • Afterbirth Stages of Birth • Dilation – Cervix softens – Cervix stretches to 10 cm – Mild contractions • Irregular – Phase may last from a few hours to days Stages of Birth • Passage of Baby – Shortening of uterus – Continuing contractions – Baby makes way through pelvis and birth canal – Lasts from 15 minutes to many hours Stages of Birth • Afterbirth – Birth of baby – Cord is cut – Placenta is delivered – Apgar Test performed • Tests baby in 5 areas: –appearance & color, pulse, reflex, activity, & respiration RemembeR… A Healthy Mom Equals A Healthy Baby!