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learning_guide_chapter_2.docxLearning Guide Chapter 2-THE FOUNDATION: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY, AND BIRTH
Read Chapter 2 in the Belsky textbook,
PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Briefly describe the fertilization process. What are the two gametes? How many chromosomes does each gamete contain? How many chromosomes does a fertilized egg contain? Which chromosome pair contains the sex chromosomes?
2. What are the most important features of the:
GERMINAL STAGE?
EMBRYONIC STAGE?
FETAL STAGE?
3. Describe the proximodistal sequence and the cephalocaudal sequence of growth.
4. While every pregnancy is different, what are some of the common features of the:
FIRST TRIMESTER?
SECOND TRIMESTER?
THIRD TRIMESTER?
5. Describe some of the ways the dad or partner is impacted by pregnancy.
6. What does “teratogen” mean? Describe some of the important principles that help us understand how teratogens might affect developing babies.
7. What is the main danger of smoking while pregnant? Main dangers of drinking alcohol?
8. What is the difference between a chromosomal disorder and a genetic disorder? What is your understanding of the difference between a dominant genetic disorder and a recessive genetic disorder? How might a genetic counselor help a couple who wants to get pregnant, or is in the early stages of pregnancy?
9. What are the differences between the various prenatal tests available, specifically ultrasounds, CVS, and amniocentesis?
· Read the article and watch the 2 videos embedded in this article about one couple’s journey with infertility & IVF:
· Watch the follow up video to find out whether this couple got pregnant or not: http://www.today.com/parents/are-we-pregnant-couple-who-did-live-ivf-today-shares-8C11367075
10. What is the definition of infertility? Describe the most widely used ART procedure.
· Watch the following 2 minute video about adoption:
11. What are your thoughts/feelings about adoption?
12. Have you ever had the urge to ask any of the questions described in the video?
BIRTH
13. Describe the three stages of labor.
14. What is the definition of “natural childbirth”?
15. What is a cesarean section?
· Review Table 2.4 for descriptions of various birth options and interventions.
· Watch the video in LAUNCHPAD in Ch. 2 called “Birth.”
NEWBORNS
16. What is the APGAR Scale and why is it an important tool?
17. Define low birth weight and very low birth weight. What are some of the concerns for babies born too soon and too small?
18. What are some of the most important things to understand about infant mortality rates?
· Watch this 5 minute video about the power of “kangaroo care” http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/38925631#38925631
19. What is “kangaroo care”? After watching this video, what are your thoughts about the importance of skin-to-skin contact with newborns?
