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Explore the stages of prenatal development from conception to birth. Learn about key terms like umbilical cord, placenta, and amniotic sac, as well as prenatal tests such as amniocentesis and ultrasound. Understand the importance of proper nutrition like folic acid and the risks associated with conditions like Down syndrome. This engaging review provides essential information for anyone curious about the miracle of childbirth.
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Placenta • An organ filled with blood vessels that nourishes the baby in the uterus
Uterus • The organ in which the baby develops and is protected until birth
Fetus • Term used to describe a baby in the fetal stage of development
Prenatal Development • The development that takes place between conception and birth
Umbilical Cord • The cord that connects the baby to the placenta
Embryo • Term used to describe a baby in the embryonic stage of development
Folic Acid • B Vitamin • Prevents neural tube defects
Ovum • The female sex cell, also called the egg
Ultrasound • A prenatal test in which sound waves bounce off the fetus to produce an image of the fetus inside the womb
Amniocentisis • A prenatal test in which a needle is inserted through the woman’s abdomen into the amniotic sac and a sample of the fluid is removed for cell study
Amniotic Sac • A fluid filled sac that surrounds the baby in the uterus
Neonate • Medical term for the baby from birth to one month of age
Down Syndrome • Congenital problem caused by chromosome abnormality. More likely to occur when the mother is over 35 years old
