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INTRODUCTION TO PREGNANCY :, *Folic acid = reduce risk of having neural…
INTRODUCTION TO PREGNANCY :
TERMS
14 Days before next mentrual period
Pregnancy average
38 weeks ~ 40 weeks
266 days ~ 280 days
DIET & LIFESTYLES
Influences the health of 2 individuals
Crucial for both mother and fetus
Similar to that recommended for the general population
Victuals that are high in fat and sugar must be consumed in limited amounts
Changes to diet & lifestyle is necessary to ensure optimal development of the fetus
Stop smoking in order for having a baby
as it reduce the chances of conceiving & harm the fetus
Advised to take folic acid supplement up to 12th week
STAGES
1st STAGE
Conception to 13th week
Zygote travels thru the fallopian tube
Implants on the wall of uterus
Development of :
Organ
Limb buds
Facial features
Placenta
2nd STAGE
14th week ~ 27th week
Dev. of organ systems continued
Growth from 3 inches up to over a foot long
3rd STAGE
28th week ~ 40th week
Intense growth & maturation
Extensive of brain growth
Maturation of lungs
(full)
*Folic acid = reduce risk of having neural tube defect (fetus)