Prenatal Development
Meghan Kuhlman
STAGE ONE!
Germinal 0-2 weeks:
Cells are dividing
Eggs is implanting into uterus
Amnion, placenta, and umbidical cord are forming
STAGE TWO!
Embroyonic 2-9 weeks:
Internal Organs are forming
Vertebrae and spinal cord column forming
Limb buds are appearing
Eyes and ears are forming
STAGE THREE!
Fetal 9 weeks- birth:
Limbs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes are forming
Facial features forming
Lanugo growing (fine layers of "peach fuzz")
Eyebrows and eyelashes growing
Vernix covering body (wax coating)
Growing rapidly during end of pregnancy
Five things to make sure you have a healthy baby while pregnant!
Eat well
See doctor regularly
Cut back on caffenine
Exercise regularly
Cut out smoking and drinking alcohol
Symptoms a pregnant women would go through!
Morning sickness
Nausea
Frequent urination
Mood swings
Cravings