The Beginning of the Life Cycle

Prenatal Development and Care

Chapter 20: Lesson 1

HSC 4302Rochelle Cameron

Wynissa McConnellNathalie Prosper

RaShawnda Smith

WELCOME!!!

• Expectant Mothers• Ages 25-35

Helping expectant mothers

get ready for pregnancyand birth!

Prenatal Care

• Purpose is to – Ensure an uncomplicated

pregnancy– Deliver a healthy infant– Remember…

• The earlier, the better!

Prenatal Care

• Healthy Pregnancy

• Proper Nutrition

• Avoiding Harmful Substances

• Advantages for Mother and Infant

Prenatal Care

• Healthy Pregnancy– Regular doctors visits– Appropriate exercises– Plenty of rest– Stress-coping techniques– Breastfeeding

Prenatal Care • Advantages

– Mother• Increase chances of a healthy

baby• Better prepared for childbirth

– Infant• Early detection of birth defects• Decrease the risk of prematurity

Prenatal Care• Nutrition

– Increase micronutrient intake• Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc

and multivitamins.

– Folic Acid• 400 micrograms daily

• Usually found in –Spinach, Beans, Broccoli

Prenatal Care

• Substances to Avoid

– Drugs• Illicit• Prescription/Over-the-counter

– Tobacco

– Alcohol• NONE at all!!!

– Caffeine

Prenatal Care

Prenatal Care

Breastfeeding Positions:

Prenatal Care

Prenatal Development

• First Trimester

• Second Trimester

• Third Trimester

Prenatal Development

• First Trimester– Conception-12 weeks– Embryo development– Fetal development– Fetal weight gain

Prenatal Development

• Second Trimester– 16-20 weeks– Organs fully develop– Eyebrows and fingernails– Fetal activity

Prenatal Development

• Third Trimester– 28-40 weeks– Lung development– Eyes open and close– Rigid gums

Stages of Birth

• Dilation

• Passage of Baby

• Afterbirth

Stages of Birth• Dilation

– Cervix softens– Cervix stretches to 10 cm– Mild contractions

• Irregular– Phase may last from a few hours

to days

Stages of Birth• Passage of Baby

– Shortening of uterus– Continuing contractions– Baby makes way through pelvis

and birth canal– Lasts from 15 minutes to many

hours

Stages of Birth• Afterbirth

– Birth of baby– Cord is cut– Placenta is delivered– Apgar Test performed

• Tests baby in 5 areas:–appearance & color, pulse,

reflex, activity, & respiration

Remember…

A Healthy MomEquals

A Healthy Baby!