Stages of Development
The first stage of prenatal development
What is the zygote?
The heart begins to beat around this time
What is Month 2?
Provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby
What is the placenta?
Development before birth
What is prenatal development?
The stage when major organs begin forming
What is the embryo stage?
The baby can move and kick
What is Month 5?
Connects the baby to the placenta
What is the umbilical cord?
The developing baby after 8 weeks
What is a fetus?
The longest stage of development
What is the fetus stage?
The baby is fully developed and ready for birth
What is Month 9?
Protects the baby and cushions it
What is amniotic fluid?
The stage when organs begin forming
What is embryo?
The stage where the baby grows and develops features
What is the fetus?
The stage when facial features begin forming
What is Month 3?
The organ where the baby develops
What is the uterus?
Care given to a pregnant woman
What is prenatal care?
The three stages of prenatal development
What are zygote, embryo, and fetus?
The baby begins gaining weight rapidly
What is Month 7 or 8?
Allows waste to pass from baby to mother
What is the placenta?
The early stage after fertilization
What is zygote?