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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BIRTH CYCLE

BY MAURO

Conception and Implantation
Conception is the meeting of an egg and a sperm cell which then become a zygote which once fertilized then travels into the uterus where it then becomes implantation.

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After implantation
An embryo is a cluster of cells that develops between 3-8 weeks then after the 8 weeks it develops into a group of cells called a fetus

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Embryonic Growth
The growing embryo divides into 3 sections.
1. Respiratory and Digestive system
2. Muscle, bones, blood vessels, and skin
3. Nervous system, sense organs, and mouth

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Fetal Development
From conception to the birth of the child there is a time period of 9 months. Those months are divided into 3 month periods called trimesters

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First trimester
0-2 weeks- arms, ears, and brain start to form
3-8 weeks- Nervous and cardiovascular system begin to function while the mouth, nostrils, eyelids, hands, and feet begin to grow
9-14 weeks- The fetus begins to take a human shape while sex organs begin to develop

Second Trimester
15-20 weeks- Can blink eyes, hair develops, and limbs are close to full proportions.
21-28 weeks- can now hear and and has a regular sleeping schedule

Third Trimester
29-40 weeks- Uses all five sense now and it is now getting more weight so it could be possibly born soon

Birth
Stage 1- Dilation
Uterus contracts causing it to widen and the water breaks
Stage 2- Passage through the the birth canal
Baby comes out and starts to cry
Stage 3- After Birth
Contractions continue until the placenta is pushed out and the umbilical cord is cut
Postpartum period- a 6 week period where the child and mother adjust

Birth Complications
Cesarean section- A surgical method of birth.
Premature Birth- Delivery of baby before 37th week.
Low Birth Weight- Baby weighs less that 5.5 pound which could cause complications