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School of Health & Technology-MIT_WPU

Developmental Psychology

Prenatal Development

Shamim Mohammad, M.Phil., PhD.


Embryology
• A study of the development of an individual before
birth is called embryology
• Study of formation and development of the embryo
(or fetus) from inception to the birth of the infant
• Gestation period (36 to 40 weeks)
• Pre embryonic period 1-3 weeks
• Embryonic period 4-8 weeks
• Fetal period 8 weeks-birth
Conception to Birth
• Once a month and ovum is released
• Ovum- A female egg
• The Egg moves through the Fallopian Tube to the uterus
• Uterus-Where the baby develops during pregnancy
• If not fertilized it disintegrates and is flushed away with
menstruation, if fertilized- undergoes into three stages of
development
• Zygote
• Embryo
• Fetus
Fertilization
Fertilization is the initial event in
development in sexual reproduction.
• Union of male and female
gametes.
• Recombination of paternal and
maternal genes.
• Restoration of the diploid number
(two sets of chromosomes).
Zygote
• If it is fertilized in the Fallopian
Tube by a sperm—Conception
occurs
• This Union is what
we call a zygote!
• The diploid cell resulting from
fertilization is now called a
zygote
Zygote 1 Month
• Fertilized egg reaches the uterus
and attaches itself to the uterus.
• Cell multiplication begins
• Internal organs and circulatory
system begins to form.
• Cell Division takes place and at
the end of two weeks the zygote
is the size of a pin-head
• Heart begins to beat
• Small bumps show the
beginnings of arms and legs
The Embry-2 Months
• At 5 weeks the embryo is ¼ inch long
• All major organ systems develop
• The placenta and Umbilical Cord develop
• Placenta- The tissue that connects the sac
around the unborn baby to the mother’s
uterus
• Umbilical Cord- Tube that connects the baby
to the placenta
• Brings the baby nourishment and oxygen
from the mother’s blood
• Takes away waste products
• Amniotic Fluid surrounds the baby
• Face, and limbs take shape
The Fetus-3 Months
• The fetus is about 1 inch long
• Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and
eyelids form
• Fingers and toes are almost complete
• Eyelids are fused shut
• Arms, legs, fingers, and toes have
developed
• All internal organs are present—but
aren’t ready to function
• The genital organs can be recognized as
male or female
Fetus- 4 Months
• Fetus is 3 inches long and weights
5 oz.
• Your baby is covered with a layer
of thick, downy hair called lanugo.
• His heartbeat can be heard clearly.
• This may be when you feel your
baby's first kick.
• The baby can suck thumb, swallow
and hiccup.
The Fetus- 5 Months
• The Fetus is about 6 inches long and weighs 4-5
oz.
• A protective whitish coating called vernix begins
to form on baby's skin.
• This “cheesy” substance is thought to protect
fetal skin from long-term exposure to amniotic
fluid
• Hair eyelashes and eyebrows appear
• Organs keep maturing
• Fetus is very active
• The eyes can open and blink.
The Fetus- 6 Months
• The fetus is 8-10 inches long and
weighs 4-5 oz.
• Your baby's lungs are filled with
amniotic fluid, and he has started
breathing motions.
• If you talk or sing, he can hear
you.
• Fat is starting to deposit under
the skin
The Fetus- 7 Months
• Fetus is 10-12 inches long and weighs
about 1-2 pounds.
• Fetus is active and then rests.
• The baby now uses the four senses of
vision, hearing, taste and touch
• The fetus continues to mature and
develop reserves of body fat.
• The fetus changes position frequently and
responds to stimuli, including sound, pain
and light.
• The amniotic fluid begins to diminish.
The Fetus 8 months
• The fetus is 14-16 inches long and
weighs 2-3 pounds
• Layers of fat are piling on.
• Fetus has probably turned head-
down in preparation for birth.
• Fetus may react to noises with a
jerking action
• Most internal systems are well-
developed, but the lungs may still
be immature.
The Fetus- 9 Months
 Fetus is about 17-18 inches long
and weighs 5-6 pounds
 Skin is smooth because of the fat
 Baby’s movement slows down
due to lack of room
 Disease fighting antibodies are
taken from the mother’s blood
The Birth

•Vaginal delivery
•Cesarean section
•Home births

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