Prenatal Development
Germinal, Embryonic, and Fetal
Germinal
-0-2 weeks
-fertilzation occurs
-cells divide
-egg implants into uterus
-Amnion fluid, placenta, and umbilical cord form
Embryonic
2-9 weeks
-internal organs forming and functioning
-vertebrae and spinal cord forming
-limbuds are appearing
-eyes and ears forming
-heart begans to beat
-looks like a tiny tadpole
Fetal
-limbs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes forming
-facial features forming
-langugo growing
-eyebrows and eyelashes appear
-vernix covers body
-webbing between fingers and toes disappear
-starts moving
-making blood cells
fingerprints form
-week 12, kidneys produce urine
-begans hearing at 5 months
-bones form at 5 months
baby turns at 8 months preparing for birth
Normal symptoms during pregnancy
-missed menstrual period
-swollen breasts
-fatigue
-morning sickness
-urge to urinate due to pressure on bladder
-increased appitite
-enlarged abdomen
-weight gain
-backaches
Healthy things to do during pregnancy
-take prenatal vitamins
-eat healthy
-dont do any drugs
-visit the doctors regularly (prenatal appointments)
-exercise moderately
-keep stress low
-get a good amount of sleep