Prenatal development is crucial to a healthy birth for both the mother and the child. Three trimesters define major portions and milestones of prenatal development. The milestones of prenatal development begin with the germinal phase, followed by the embryo phase, ending with the fetus stage. Global, cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and psychomotor are five aspects of infant development which can be potentially impacted by external forces. A greater understanding of the effects of both
The prenatal period is considered the period between the conception of a baby until its birth. During this time embryo's and fetus go through major changes to prepare for their life after birth. In the years after they are born, what we call infancy and toddlerhood, while as adults we don't seem to change much in a year or two, children go through many changes that are crucial in developing the patterns of their futures. The first thing that this section tells us about is the three main periods
Although there are many factors that affect the development of the fetus, research on the specific effects of prenatal maternal stress and the resulting negative outcomes for the development of the fetus will be reviewed. While there is knowledge of these harmful effects in scientific and medical communities, researchers are still in the midst of discovering the results of these negative effects on human development. An overall review of the literature suggests that this topic is still relatively
Effects Drugs and chemicals that can harm the developing embryo are known to be teratogens. Pregnant woman who actively engage in consuming any form of teratogens can affect prenatal development. Having good health and avoiding drugs from conception to birth is extremely important during the thirty eight weeks of prenatal development. As a result, alcohol conception during pregnancy can be abusive to the new human life, and can cause life-long damages. The zygote, embryo, and the fetus are all three
Prenatal Development: Physical: During prenatal development, the mother's general health and age is very important. Nutrition, anxiety, and stress are a big part of the physical development during the prenatal stages. Referenced by Eysenck & Schoenthaler (1997) in our text, “A rapidly growing body of evidence reveals that when food sources are short on protein or essential vitamins and minerals during prenatal and early postnatal development, an infant’s physical, socio-emotional, and intellectual
Child development involves the transformation a child undergoes from the moment they are conceived, till the end of adolescence. However, research suggests the fundamental period of child development occurs from the moment the child is conceived until the age of five. Child development is an extensive subject and consists of many key areas such as physical growth, psychological health and social wellbeing. While there is a lot of information to consider, the significant adults involved in a child’s
discussing the development issues on prenatal development, and the newborn. Developmental psychology is basically a branch of psychology that studies cognitive, physical, and social change throughout our life span. In prenatal development we learn about nature and nurture, continuity and stages, and stability and change. Prenatal development refers to the process in which a baby develops from a single cell after a conception into an embryo and later a fetus. An embryo is the development of a human organism
slightly depressing thinking about growing old and the factor of death. Each part of our development we go through will matter when we reach that point in our lives if you think about it in that context. That’s why it is important to know your family history in order to plan for you future and prevent things from happening. The first type of development we have learned about was heredity and prenatal development. I guess you can say I have experienced that, which is weird to think about. I do not
There are three major stages of the prenatal development process. The Germinal Stage, Embryonic Stage, and the Fetal Stage. While most people think that the process of development starts after a baby is born, the prenatal period is very crucial to the overall development of a child. During the prenatal period very major things can go wrong, such as mutations or chromosomal abnormalities, which can cause downsyndrome and other diseases. The process of development begins at the very moment of conception
Often times, looking at their prenatal care and childhood can provide enlightenment to certain attributes and habits they may have. This autobiography will look at various stages in my life, and see how differing psychological theories may shed a light to my development. Unfortunately, due to certain life circumstances, I am unable to obtain information regarding my prenatal development and reasons behind certain actions my mother may have done. Thus, the prenatal stage and ages 0-2 will concern
Development is something happens across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. The constant debate within developmental psychology is what influences a person’s development more: their environment (nurture) or their genes (nature). Although it is easier to pick a side, it is important that one realize that both areas affect a person’s development. This paper will focus on the how both environment and genes work together to influence an infant’s development. Even before a baby is born
In this report I will be discussing the development issues about prenatal development, and the newborn. Developmental psychology is basically a psychology study that focuses on the cognitive, physical, and social change throughout our life span. In prenatal development we learn about nature and nurture, continuity and stages, and stability and change. Prenatal Development is the process in which babies develop from one single cell after making a baby into an Embryo and later on a fetus . An Embryo
The germinal stage of prenatal development takes place during conception and until two weeks afterward. During this stage, fertilized eggs, or zygotes, divide, multiply, and eventually specialize. The zygote then attaches itself to the uterine wall approximately ten days after conception. The embryonic stage of prenatal development begins after this time, as the bundle of cells forms into two parts. The internal cells become the embryo, the human organism at this time. The external cells become the
remarkable. The period from conception to birth is a truly beautiful development. And while the baby is quickly being formed from cell to human, the parents are quickly learning the birthing process and all there is to expect. There are three major parts to having a baby, the prenatal development, birth and the postpartum period. Typical prenatal development takes around 38-40 weeks. There are three major periods of prenatal development. The stages are the germinal period, the embryonic period, and the
existence is developed in a nine month radius? From conception to birth the process that structures the human body is known as Prenatal Development. Prenatal Development is the time a child is conceived to the time it is born. Explaining the three stages of Prenatal Development will help the reader understand the importance of it. There are three stages of Prenatal Development. They include the germinal stage, the embryonic stage, and the fetal stage. The germinal stage is the first and the shortest
This essay covers information over the course of prenatal development. I will also discuss teratology and hazards to the prenatal development, those such as, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and opioids. Additionally, I will discuss how maternal factors such as maternal diet and nutrition, maternal age, emotional states and stress, and paternal factors, may influence prenatal development. The course of prenatal development normally initiates with fertilization and ends with
The prenatal stage, the time frame from conception to birth, is the most important stage of development because this stage sets the foundation for a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby and ultimately a healthy life. The prenatal stage is the first stage of life and it is also where the most important developments occur. It is during this time that all the functions of the body begin to form. Functions such as the heart, heartbeat, lungs, organs, legs, arms, whether the toes and fingers form, all the
tiny mass of cells into a functional, healthy, bouncing baby. If all goes smoothly the birth of a baby, including labor time could take between 4-8 hours, sometimes more, sometimes less. There are many factors that can affect the baby’s growth and development, called teratogens, but overall baby will slowly grow and develop until he or she is prepared to enter into the world. From the moment of conception the baby begins to develop for the remaining nine months. A full term pregnancy can take 38 weeks-40
some substances such as pollution are mostly unavoidable for pregnant women in today’s society, other harmful substances can be easily avoided to ensure the proper healthy development of her unborn child. The harmful substances that a woman is exposed to during pregnancy are called teratogens and can “increase the risk of prenatal abnormalities” (Berger, 2010). Within the last month, although not pregnant, I have been exposed to the following teratogens: caffeine, alcohol, PCB’s in my canned foods
Mary is no more capable of murder in her right mind than I am of swimming across the Atlantic Ocean. Roald Dahl’s short story, ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’, is about the murder of police detective Patrick Maloney by his wife Mary. Driven to homicide after her husband’s unexpected announcement that he’s leaving her and their unborn child, Mary quickly regains her senses after fatally killing him with the leg of lamb. However, she would have never killed her husband if she was in the right state of mind