Fetal Development

What are the major events that occur during feal development?
- Limbs Grow
- Brain Develops
- Grows Rapidly
- Gains a Lot of Weight Before Birth
- Turns in Womb
- Pushes Against Womb Lining
- Develops  Reflexes

How do doctor's know something is going wrong with the fetus?
- You can you ultra sounds.
- A sonogram.
- By looking at the babies movements you can also tell wheather it is in fetal distress.
- By looking at the colors of your amniotic fluid.


How does a montehr's behavior influence the development of the fetus? 
What Not To Do During Pregnancy:

-           Sterioids can kill baby

-          Smoking causes bone damage and stunts growth

-          Facial abnormalities

-          Certain foods can cause damage to baby. (Bacteria, listeria, lobster, salmon, tuna, swordfish.) à Shouldn’t ea these fish because they have mercury in them.

-          Severe behavior àearning disorders/social disorders.

-          Poor coordination

-          Unhealthy – prone to diseases (asthmatic, allergies, respiratory infection.  

-          Loud music à ear functioning deficits.

-          Illegal Drugs (sometimes baby can be born with an addiction

    What To Do During pregnancy:

-          Pre-natal vitamins – Folic Acid

-          Stay calm otherwise you create a very nervous child.

-          Create an emotional and physical connection.