Placenta

full complement of DNA and genetic patrimony inside it. In about two-week of cell division, the zygote forms the embryo which nests itself into the uterine endometrium wall, and begins to form a cavity for amniotic fluid, umbilical cord, and then placenta. In the first 8 weeks, the embryo will form most of the tissues and organs of the adult, and then the fetus grows larger and becomes more complete. Menstruation: If the ovum is not fertilized or if it fails to implant into the wall of uterus,…

I don't have children and have honestly never thought about having any in my near future, so this topic is new to me. I do believe when and if during a pregnancy the discussion of a C-section were to arise; it would be due to current or previous circumstances. I would have the following questions. How will a C-section/drugs used affect my body and my child? Will having a C-section pose complications in future pregnancies? What is the recovery like? Could possible C-section complications affect…

increase complications and pose several risks for both the mother and her baby. For the woman, induced labor either medical or non-medical may increase the risks for postpartum hemorrhages. This increases the risk for blood transfusion, hysterectomy, placenta implantation abnormalities in future pregnancies, a longer hospital stay, further hospital re-admissions, and even death (Non-Medically Indicated Induction and Augmentation of Labor, 2014). It has also been found that babies born early-term…

scientific term monozygotic twins. Learning the scientific word is a definite increase in my own personal knowledge. 2. Umbilical cord-A flexible cordlike structure containing blood vessels and attaching a human or other mammalian fetus to the placenta during gestation. I was ignorant about umbilical cord infections or umbilical cord hernia until I had to learn about it during pregnancy. 3. Phenotype- The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its…

women. It usually desolves itself by the 20th week of gestation. Cause: • The body produces large amounts of HCG at a rapid rate early in pregnancy and has a connection with hyperemesis gravidarium. HCG is a hormone created during pregnancy by the placenta. Risk Factors: • Having a history of hyperemesis gravidarum • Being overweight • Pregnancy…

Abortions are one of the many things that everyone has their opinions on. Abortions have always and will always be a debatable topic in a way which everyone will not agree on. The midst of the controversy, two groups have apparent. Life is very valuable and the life of the unborn baby has the same rights as the mother. It is the woman’s right to choose what she does with her body. Anti-abortionists are seriously against the rights of women having the free choice rather than the discontinuation…

How to Give a Home Birth There are many different ways and types of ways to have a baby. There are cesareans, inductions, natural births which happen in hospitals, or the woman may choose to do a home birth. A home birth is when a woman gives birth to a child at one’s home (homebirth). In the United States home births are slowly becoming more common. Doctors think it is becoming more popular because the cost is cheaper or women have had bad experiences at hospitals. About one in every ninety…

human fetuses which he was able to keep alive between 5-12 hours by perfusion of the umbilical vein (Westin). This allowed for rapid advancements made towards the short term maintenance of stable blood oxygen levels of lambs attached to artificial placentas (Callaghan, 10) however, it should be noted that long term viability was not attainable (lambs typically survived > 8 hours; but the longest survivor was 19 hours) In the 1980s, Thomas Schaffer, a neonatal physiologist, discovered the…

Introduction A prenatal ultrasound exam, also called a sonogram, is an imaging test that allows your health care provider to see your baby and placenta in the uterus. This is a safe and painless test that does not expose you or your baby to any X-rays, needles, or medicines. Prenatal ultrasounds may be used to check your baby's growth and development, evaluate possible problems, or check your baby's position before or during labor. Prenatal ultrasounds are done using a handheld plastic device…

•Hydatidiform mole also known as molar pregnancy, a benign tumor that develops in the uterus. A molar pregnancy starts when an egg is fertilized, but instead of a normal, viable pregnancy resulting. The placenta develops into an abnormal mass of cysts. •The cause of a hydatidiform mole is from a low protein intake. Contributing factors of molar pregnancy are caused by an abnormally fertilized egg. Risk factors that are associated with molar pregnancy are maternal age, more likely a woman older…