Prenatal development

Stage 1: Prenatal When I was born, I was the first child to my parents, and the first grandchild to both of my parents ' parents. My mother 's pregnancy was relatively easy for her, but it still was her first pregnancy so there were difficulties. I was born at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA on November 5, 1996. When I was born I was 6 pounds 4 ounces . My mother had an epidural to relieve labor pains. Essentially my whole family was there: mom, dad, grandparents, aunts,…

Emily Oster said this “Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.” What this tells us is any pregnant woman is susceptible to having a disabled child. In my paper. I will outline how prenatal screening is defined, the positive verses the negative outcomes, and the role of prenatal counselors. Prenatal testing is simply a set of medical tests performed on expectant mothers to determine if an unborn…

disclaimer is likely due to the advertised product posing an environmental threat to a baby during both the prenatal and neonatal stages of development. The following research paper will address those certain environmental threats: What they are, where they come from,…

as Down’s Syndrome, Huntington’s Disease, and Tay-Sachs Disease (Vaughn, 2013, p. 566). Since then, prenatal genetic screenings have become widely accessible through simple, low-risk procedures such as carrier testing, blood tests, and ultrasounds. These procedures are only capable of reporting the risk for inheriting abnormalities (Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests 2016). On the other hand, prenatal genetic testing offers a definitive answer that a child will be born with a particular defect…

Prenatal diagnosis has become of of the most important factors of the obstetrics practice, it diagnoses any complications or possible disorders, especially trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome) of the unborn baby. The most common methods for prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 21 require invasive procedures, which includes Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (C.V.S), where it uses a sample of the fetal tissues. These two options carry a small but definite risk. Therefore, they could cause more…

Heredity shape and environment creates human beings, so if I become pregnant my genes and my spouse’s genes will affect my child’s creation and life. Also, how we as parents live our life will affect my unborn child’s prenatal normal development and health. I am only 19 years old and single, but if I become pregnant, I do not foresee making any changes in my lifestyle to ensure my pregnancy and labor happen with no trouble. I am a physically and mentally fit young adult. I eat healthy and…

Syndrome also known as (trisomy x) is a genetic disorder that deals with females having an extra X chromosome in each cell. Most females with triple X syndrome are normal with sexual development and are able to have children. Triple X syndrome goes along with a higher risk of learning disabilities and delayed development of speech…

positions of Steinbock and McMahan on prenatal genetic testing.…

Starting with the detection of diseases in newborns an example of genetic screenings success can be found from Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU forms in approximately one out of twelve thousand live births. A child who hosts PKU shows no sign of problem at birth but if left untreated may suffer seizures and develop behavioral problems and mental retardation. PKU testing started in the 1960's and is now mandatory in the United States. Through this regulatory process PKU has practically been eliminated.…

Goal 1: The client will live in positive and nurturing environment that aids her in success in school and raising her children. This goal was chosen because the client wants to raise her children and continue school and living with her mother will not allow that at this time. Her mother may not agree with this plan and resist. The actions suggested will allow the client to feel confident in her decision and successful in the process. Cultural considerations: The client lives in a…