Prenatal Development
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The 3 Stages Of Prenatal Development
Blastocyst (The Germinal Stage)
Embryo (The Embryonic Stage)
Fetus (The Fetal Stage)
Chacteristics Of The Germinal Stage
The Zygote Or Fertilized Egg Is Created
The Baby's Brain Has Begun To Form
The Baby's Spiral Cord Has Begun To Form
The Heart is Forming
The Baby's Arm And Leg Buds Begin To Appear
Chacteristics Of The Embroyonic Stage
All Major Organs And External Body Structures Have begun To Form
The Baby Has A Regular Heart Beat
The Arms And Legs Have Grown And Fingers And Toes Have Begun To Form
Eyes Have Moved Forwared On The Face And Eyelids Have Formed
The Umbilical Cord Is Visible.
Characteristics Of The Fetal Stage
The Nerves And Muscles Begin To Work Together
Muscle Tissus And Bones Continue To Forn
Skin Begins To Form
Meconium Develops in The Baby's Intestinal Track
The Baby Makes Sucking Motions With Its Mouth
Five Things You Should Do For A Healthy Pregnancy
Get Early Prenatal Care-Call Your Healthcare Provider Right Away
Watch What You Eat-You Only Need About 300 Extra Calories
Exericse Regulary-This Will Give You Strength To Carry The Baby
Say No To Alcohol-This Can Cause Health Problems For Your Baby
Cut Back On Caffeine-This May Cause A Miscarriage
Five Symptoms You May Experience During Pregnancy
The Nesting Instinct- The Urge To prepare The Home For The Baby
Mood Swings-Your Hormones May Fluctuate
Bra Size-Your Bra Size May Increase
Skin-Your Skin Will Stretch To Accomodate For The Larger Body
Hair ANd Nails-Your Hair And Nails Will Grow Faster During Pregnancy