Model of Foetus Development

Birth of a BabyFoetus rotates Cervix dilate Labour

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Mother (____) (____) Foetus

A pregnant womanAmount of food?Diet?Calories intake (compare to non-pregnant woman)?

Nutrients for Pregnant WomanCarbohydrate & FatsProteinFolic AcidVitamin CCalcium & PhosphorusIronFibre

Carbohydrates & FatsSupply Energy

ProteinCell Growth

Folic AcidNervous System

Vitamin CHealthy Skin

Calcium & PhosphorusHealthy bones and teeth

IronFor HaemoglobinPrevent anaemia

FibrePrevent Constipation

Concept Checking~!What are the nutrients needed by the pregnant mother?

Why pregnant woman should not smoke?What is produced during smoking?Carboxyhaemoglobin is?How foetus is affected?

If a pregnant woman smoke:Smaller babieshigh risk of baby deathmental or physical retardation abortionbabies born before full term

If a woman drinks excessive alcohol:Fetal Alcohol Syndromealcohol enter foetus body through bloodQUESTION: from ___ ? (see the structure)slows down foetus developmentdamage foetus brain, nervous system & heart

DrugsTake according to prescription Exp: thalidomide caused the baby born with deformed limb

Concept Checking~!Why pregnant woman should avoid taking alcohol?

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PBSTextbook Pg 543 DAYS LIFE

Puberty Adolescent/Teenager

Main characteristics?

ChangesPhysical?Physiological?Emotional?

Discuss..

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