Stages of Pregnancy and Fetal Development
Gi Kim
Thomas Nelson Community College
Dr. Linda Dunn
Developmental Psychology
PSY 230-03H
Stages of Pregnancy and Fetal Development
One of the fabulous moments and a gift as a woman is having a unique individual human baby or babies. According to online dictionary, Merriam-Webster, pregnancy is a term used when a woman or female animal have a baby or babies in a body. The stages of pregnancy is important to know because it warns people what to watch out during baby’s development. The fetal development is also important because baby gets influenced based on what the mother eats, drinks and does. Having a life in a womb is amazing, but not an easy responsibility. It requires knowledge …show more content…
Around week thirty-two, baby’s bones are fully formed while it is soft. Baby can now forcefully kick and jab, open the eyes and close sensing the changes in light. The baby’s body starts to store iron, calcium and other vital minerals. During the third trimester, baby gains weight quickly approximately one-half pound a week. As the baby enters week 36, vernix gets thicker as the fat increases. As the baby gains weight and gets bigger, the space of the womb gets smaller to the baby. Therefore baby’s movements are not as forceful but mother might feel the stretches and twists. By the week thirty-seven, baby is studied to be full term. The baby’s body and one’s organs are ready to function without help of others. As the due date approaches, baby’s head turns down position for birth. At this time, baby weight will be approximately six pounds to nine pounds two ounces and one’s height will be around nineteen to twenty-one inches (“Pregnant,” …show more content…
Since pregnant women require to have “at least 70mg of Vitamin C daily,” it is recommended as from the New Health Guide (2016), to eat fruits and vegetables such as avocado (rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium. Avocados help reduce morning sickness, help baby’s brain and tissue development and ensure healthy nervous system development), broccoli (contains high amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid and some calcium), carrots (one of the highest sources of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B6 and beta-carotene. These nutrients aid the healthy development of bones, eyes and teeth. They are also a good source of fiber to prevent constipation), mangoes (rich in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Mangoes are good for baby’s immune system, eyes and nervous system. Potassium can help keep a mother’s blood pressure in check), red pepper (it ensures the bay has highest amount of vitamin B6, vitamin A and vitamin C), spinach (green leafy vegetable is very high in iron and folic acid. The iron will help to build up baby’s iron stores and red blood cells, while the folic acid helps the neural tube and nervous system develop. Spinach goes well with mandarin oranges for the better absorption of the iron), and berries (contain high amounts of
Gi Kim
Thomas Nelson Community College
Dr. Linda Dunn
Developmental Psychology
PSY 230-03H
Stages of Pregnancy and Fetal Development
One of the fabulous moments and a gift as a woman is having a unique individual human baby or babies. According to online dictionary, Merriam-Webster, pregnancy is a term used when a woman or female animal have a baby or babies in a body. The stages of pregnancy is important to know because it warns people what to watch out during baby’s development. The fetal development is also important because baby gets influenced based on what the mother eats, drinks and does. Having a life in a womb is amazing, but not an easy responsibility. It requires knowledge …show more content…
Around week thirty-two, baby’s bones are fully formed while it is soft. Baby can now forcefully kick and jab, open the eyes and close sensing the changes in light. The baby’s body starts to store iron, calcium and other vital minerals. During the third trimester, baby gains weight quickly approximately one-half pound a week. As the baby enters week 36, vernix gets thicker as the fat increases. As the baby gains weight and gets bigger, the space of the womb gets smaller to the baby. Therefore baby’s movements are not as forceful but mother might feel the stretches and twists. By the week thirty-seven, baby is studied to be full term. The baby’s body and one’s organs are ready to function without help of others. As the due date approaches, baby’s head turns down position for birth. At this time, baby weight will be approximately six pounds to nine pounds two ounces and one’s height will be around nineteen to twenty-one inches (“Pregnant,” …show more content…
Since pregnant women require to have “at least 70mg of Vitamin C daily,” it is recommended as from the New Health Guide (2016), to eat fruits and vegetables such as avocado (rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium. Avocados help reduce morning sickness, help baby’s brain and tissue development and ensure healthy nervous system development), broccoli (contains high amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid and some calcium), carrots (one of the highest sources of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B6 and beta-carotene. These nutrients aid the healthy development of bones, eyes and teeth. They are also a good source of fiber to prevent constipation), mangoes (rich in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Mangoes are good for baby’s immune system, eyes and nervous system. Potassium can help keep a mother’s blood pressure in check), red pepper (it ensures the bay has highest amount of vitamin B6, vitamin A and vitamin C), spinach (green leafy vegetable is very high in iron and folic acid. The iron will help to build up baby’s iron stores and red blood cells, while the folic acid helps the neural tube and nervous system develop. Spinach goes well with mandarin oranges for the better absorption of the iron), and berries (contain high amounts of