Prenatal development
The 3 stages of prenatal development
What is
Germinal
Embryonic
& Fetal
During week 2-8 this disorder can be identified due as an incomplete closure of the spinal cord and neural tube.
What is spina bifida
This term refers to substances that cause birth defects or possible fetal death
Teratogens
Mothers nutrition should include the following
What is balanced meals, physical activity, and work life blance
During these weeks, development of major organs and body systems are critical
Weeks 2-8
This disorder affects the bodies connective tissue
Marfan syndrome
An easily accessible, common, and addictive teratogen, starts as a plant and is found in cigarettes, or chew form
Tobacco
This teratogen can cause spontaneous birth, low birth weight, small head size, and neurological irritability.
What is exposure to cocaine
During this stage of prenatal development, brain activity/development is most rapid
What is the fetal stage
Symptoms of this disorder include intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, motor delays, and speech delays.
Fragile X syndrome
The ability of the fetus to survive outside the womb
Viability
This syndrome is irreversible but preventable. In prenatal development, the fetus can develop unusual facial features, slowed growth, and structural abnormalities.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
The mother can start to feel the baby during these weeks of prenatal development
What is weeks 17-20
This disorder causes the body to develop a thick, sticky mucus that can damage the body
Cystic fibrosis
The embryo demonstrates developmental growth in which 2 directions
Cephalocaudal and proximal to distal
This disorder can affect lung development of the fetus increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome.
Cystic fibrosis
If an infant can be viable starting week 21, what is the most major developmental concern?
What is Underdeveloped lungs
This disorder is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord
Tay Sachs
Genetic bone disorder also known as brittle bone disease
Osteogenesis imperfecta
This syndrome can cause heart failure, aortic aneurysm, and spinal cord compression during prenatal development
Marfan Syndrome