The process of prenatal development occurs in three main stages. The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage; the third through the eighth week are known as the embryonic period; and the time from the ninth week until birth is known as the fetal period. The germinal stage begins with conception‚ when the sperm and egg cell unite in one of the two fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg‚ known as zygote then moves toward the uterus‚ a journey that can take up to a week to complete
Premium Embryo Pregnancy Uterus
system of cells that allows for the fetus to maintain homeostasis and function in the world independent from it’s prenatal life source. The fetus transitions through three distinct periods of prenatal development‚ germinal‚ embryonic‚ and fetal arriving at the end of the third trimester with organized systems that allows for regulated functioning. During the course of prenatal periods the introduction of teratogens has the potential to disrupt the natural course of progress‚ factors associated with
Premium Pregnancy Embryo Prenatal development
Sandra G Smith Lifespan Development Ivy Tech Community College October 7‚ 2011 1 Envision a journey of being pregnant and you are eagerly awaiting the child that you have longed for. The arrival is drawing near and you never prepared or anticipated your child being born with a defect or later displaying displaced behavioral problems. Only to find out‚ that the teratogens you had been exposed to or exposed your unborn child to during pregnancy‚ could
Premium Pregnancy Folic acid Fetal alcohol syndrome
The Prenatal Environment of the Developing Organism 1 The developing unborn baby is being studied today in ways that were not possible a short time ago. Increased sophistication in technology‚ such as ultrasound imaging‚ has allowed us to examine the developing organism early in development and with great detail. Newer technology‚ such as the MRI‚ is giving us an even more accurate‚ intricate description of the developing fetus (Fetal MRI‚ 2004). Where are we going with this technology?
Free Pregnancy
Prenatal Development References: Santrock (2009). Child Development Berk (2008). Infants‚ Children‚ and Adolescents Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms • • • • • • • • • Spotting or Implantation bleeding Delay in menstruation Swollen/tender breasts Fatigue/tiredness Nausea/Morning sickness Backaches and headaches Frequent Urination Darkening of Areolas Food craving or food aversion The Course of Prenatal Development • Divided into 3 periods: The Germinal Period The Embryonic Period The Fetal
Free Pregnancy Childbirth Embryo
the common physical characteristics – a large‚ out of proportion head‚ small fingers and toes‚ and transparent pale skin. In the midst of new birth and the excitement of a new beginning an individual often does not consider the process of how the infant grew into that miniature human being before entering the world we know today. This essay explores the progression from the miracle of conception to the exhilarating moments just before an infant is born. This essay discusses its stages‚ their landmarks
Premium Embryo Infant Pregnancy
PSYCHOLOGY PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT Newborn reflexes PARENTING STYLES Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages Piaget’s Stage Theory of Development KOHLBERG’S STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Arnold Bautista Professor Faye Estelle A. Rodriguez MWF 10-11 am August 12‚ 2013 PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT The process of prenatal development occurs in three main stages. The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage; the third through the eighth week are known as the embryonic period; and the time
Premium Jean Piaget Theory of cognitive development Kohlberg's stages of moral development
During the fetal stage of development‚ approximately week 10 to week 14‚ I learned the baby’s facial structures become clear and established‚ and their tooth buds begin to form. Next‚ the child’s tissues and organs will grow and develop‚ while the webbing aspect diminishes from their fingers and toes. At this point in the fetal stage‚ the baby begins to develop fingerprints and fingernails‚ and the child will begin to create a fist with his/her hands and curl their toes. While the child continues
Premium Developmental psychology Pregnancy Child development
Journal Entry One 3/10 The debate between continuity vs. stages is the development a gradual‚ continuous process‚ like a ski lift moving up a mountain or is it a series of distinctly different like the steps of a staircase. In continuous and gradual stages Genie was able to start talking and expressing what she wanted by point‚ etc. the debate between stability vs. change is will the person you think of as the “real” you still be there in 2050 or will that person change dramatically as you move
Premium High school College Education
Learning Outcomes Explain prenatal development and the role that sex hormones play. Explain the physical‚ cognitive‚ moral‚ social‚ and emotional development of children. Learning Outcomes Explain the physical‚ cognitive‚ moral‚ social and emotional development of adolescents. Explain the features of emerging adulthood. Explain the physical‚ cognitive‚ moral‚ social‚ and emotional development of adults. Prenatal Development Prenatal Development Germinal Stage Conception through implantation
Premium Developmental psychology Pregnancy Embryo