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What is prenatal development?
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The period in development from conception to the onset of labor.
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When is the perinatal period?
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This period begins about the seventh month of pregnancy and continuing unitl about 4 weeks after birth.
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When is postnatal development?
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Period in development following birth.
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What is the germinal period?
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The period lasting about 10-14 days following conception before the fertilized egg becomes implanted in the uterine wall. Also called period of the zygote.
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What is the embryonic period?
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Period of prenatal development during which major biological organs and systems form. Begins about the 10th to 14th day after conception and ends about the 8th week after conception.
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What is the fetal period?
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The period of prenatal development from about the 8th week after conception to birth, marked by rapid growth and preparation of body systems for functioning in the postnatal environment.
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What is ectopic pregnancy?
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The implantation of the fertilized ovum in a location outside of the uterus.
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What is viability?
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The ability of the baby to survive outside of the mother's womb.
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What is the gestational stage?
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Age of fetus derived from the onset of mother's last menstrual period.
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What is the placenta?
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It is the support organ formed by the cells from both blastocyst and uterine lining; serves as exchange site for oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
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