Chapter 9 Parenting And Prenatal

Question 1

How many stages are there in pregnancy and how long does it last?

Answer 1

3 - germinal embryonic and foetal

34 to 38 weeks basically 9 months

Question 2

Mains aspects in the germinal stage?

Answer 2

Start of pregnancy

• when fertilisation starts
  (When a sperm cell combines with an egg cell to form a zygote)
• zygote travels down the fallopian tube and into the uterus
• implantation process takes about a week to complete.
• formation of the placenta begins

Question 3

Main aspects in the embryonic stage?

Answer 3

• cells continue to divide rapidly and start taking on specialised roles as the organs develop
• developing baby is referred to as an embryo
• neural tube starts to develop brain and spine
• stops the mum from having her period
• hearts begins to beat
• blood cells are being made in the liver
• facial features are forming
• tiny muscles have formed
• fingers and toes form

The brain is now active

Question 4

Main aspects in the foetal stage

Answer 4

• all body’s organs are formed but not all are functioning at this point
• teeth are beginning to form
• ears are fully functioning and foetus and hear outside the womb muffled noises tho
• foetal takes in amniotic fluid
• gender can be found
• most of its time asleep
• fat is laid under the skin to assist with adjusting to life outside the womb
• foetus moves strongly
• the lungs develop at a rapid rate during this time

Question 5

Define amniotic fluid

Answer 5

The surrounding of the embryo or foetus that protects the unborn baby

Question 6

Define placenta

Answer 6

An organ that allows the mother to transfer it’s nutrients gases and waste to the foetus

Question 7

How does drinking affect a developing baby?

Answer 7

FAS- Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Describes a range of features seen in babies who have been exposed to alcohol while in the womb

Reduction of oxygen
Increased risk of premature birth
Low birth weight
Heart defects

Question 8

Define and give example of Protective factors

Answer 8

Something that enhances the likelihood of a positive health and wellbeing outcome

Parenting information
Immunisation
Antenatal care
Emotional support

Question 9

Define and give examples of risk factors?

Answer 9

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury

Poverty
Drug use
Stress
Alcohol
Maternal age