Pregnancy & Fetal Development

Prenatal

Before birth

Heredity

Process of passing traits from parents to children; Called your Genes

The Father

This is who determines the sex of the baby

XX

Girl

XY

Boy

Obstetrician

Doctor who cares for pregnant women and delivers babies.

Gynecologist

Doctor that cares for a woman's reproductive organs

Zygote

Another name for a Fertilized Egg. Week 1

Embryo

Name given to a developing baby AFTER the Fertilized egg is implanted...Week 2 through Week 8

Fetus

Name given to a developing baby from Week 9 through birth

Premature baby

A baby born before 37 weeks of completed pregnancy

40

The amount of weeks it takes for a baby to develop fully.

Umbilical Cord

A group of blood vessels that connects the developing baby to the placenta

Placenta

Attached to the lining of the uterus. Lets in oxygen and food; lets out waste

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled membrane surrounding the developing baby

Ultrasound

Uses sound waves to get an image of the developing baby

Amniocentesis

A test used to check for genetic problems in the fetus

Labor

Process by which the muscles of the uterus squeezes the baby out of the uterus into the vagina to be born

Stage 1 of Labor

Contractions of the Uterus, Cervix dilates, Lasts for 7-15 hours.

Stage 2 of Labor

Baby is born, Takes 15-60 minutes

Stage 3 of Labor

The Afterbirth, Placenta is delivered. Take only a few minutes.

Epidural

Medication given directly into the spine to numb the lower half of the mother's body

Cesarean Birth

surgical incision made through the abdominal wall and the uterus in order to allow for the birth of a baby

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition caused by the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Causes unusual facial features, damage nervous system, growth problems, learning problems

Smoking During Pregnacy

Can cause Baby born too early, Low birth weight, Develop asthma

1st Trimester

All the vital organs develop