1 / 86

The Miracle of Pregnancy: Journey Through the Months

Join us on a beautiful journey through the stages of pregnancy, from conception to birth. Discover the miraculous process of fetal development, vital nutrition tips, and activities to stay healthy. Learn about potential dangers to avoid and precautions to take for a safe and joyful pregnancy.

cfannie
Download Presentation

The Miracle of Pregnancy: Journey Through the Months

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Pregnancy, a beautiful experience

  2. A Healthy pregnancy can create perfection! • LUNA • JADE

  3. Let’s Start with “The Cycle” • Day 1 is the first day of the period • Ovulation occurs around day 11-14 in a 28 day cycle • An ova is viable for 24-48 hours • Sperm can live up to 6 days in the uterus

  4. Nutrition • 400 micrograms of calcium daily • Cereals • Vitamins • Beans • Citrus fruits • Nuts • Dark green leafy veggies Folic Acid– “Folate” or Folic Acid • B vitamin • Prevents birth defects • Before becoming pregnant

  5. THE INSIDE SCOOP..

  6. THE 1ST MONTH • And the winner is… YOU!! The first race you ever won!

  7. MITOSIS • Cell division • Fertilized egg Floating down the Fallopian tube.

  8. A ball of 200 cells

  9. ATTACHMENT • One week later • Attaches to the uterus

  10. THE 2ND MONTH • Limbs, eyes form • Heart begins to beat • Eyes begin to develop Can see where ears And mouth will be

  11. THE 2ND MONTH • Eyes begin to develop Can see where ears And mouth will be

  12. THE 3RD MONTH Bones and muscles Grow, and arms and legs can now bend. All internal organs are now formed. Nerve cells communicate with the body.

  13. THE 3RD MONTH • Blood vessels form over the skull Now considered a fetus instead of an embryo

  14. THE 3RD MONTH • Substances can pass through the blood, many of which can be harmful to the baby.

  15. THE 4TH MONTH • Eyelids are formed • React to light changes • Distinct nose, lips, chin • Covered in lanugo (a downy hair) Genitalia distinctly male or female

  16. THE 4TH MONTH • Delicate skin shows the “bones” which are really soft cartilage The yolk sac will shrivel away as organs take over the job

  17. THE 4TH MONTH • Floating effortlessly receiving blood and all nutrients through the umbilical cord. Thin baby for now…

  18. THE 4TH MONTH • Lots of leg movement, but mother can’t feel it just yet. Umbilical cord twists

  19. THE 4TH MONTH • Eyebrows are already formed and hair on the baby’s body grows in distinct patterns.

  20. THE 5TH MONTH • Rapid brain growth • Can suck its thumb • Can hear • Sensitive to light changes

  21. THE 5TH MONTH • Ears grow from the inside out (9, 12, 18 wks)

  22. THE 5TH MONTH Strong sucking reflex Can startle “hamburger or hotdog?”

  23. THE 6TH MONTH • Thick, strong umbilical cord • Bones begin to harden • Lungs prepare to breathe

  24. THE 6TH MONTH • Waxy “vernix” protects the baby’s skin Amniotic fluid on baby’s eyebrows and lanugo Can open and close hands

  25. THE 6TH MONTH • 10 ½ inches • Could survive if born now (24 weeks)

  26. THE 7TH MONTH • Eyes open and react well to light by pupil dilation. Tastes sweet and sour and changes facial expressions

  27. THE 8TH MONTH • Rapid growth • Gets immunity to diseases Real hair grows Settling in the “down” position

  28. THE 8TH MONTH • Makes breathing movements to practice Hiccups Regular pattern of rest and exercise Hotdog?

  29. THE 9TH MONTH • Labor, cervical dilation and birth

  30. LABOR AND DELIVERY • Very hard work • Lots of risks involved in childbirth

  31. THE BRAND NEW INFANT • A baby’s first cry fills his lungs with air and blood now circulates through his lungs instead of the cord and placenta

  32. AFTER BEING BORN • Mis-shaped head • Wrinkly • Totally dependant

  33. ATTACHMENT & BONDING

  34. The first few months…

  35. Contaminated FOOD or WATER

  36. Food Dangers • Mexican style cheeses • Queso blanco fresco • Undercooked seafood • Many fish have high levels of mercury

  37. Bacteria-Immunizations Available • HIB-haemophilus influenza typeB • Tetanus • Diphtheria • Pertussis-whoopingcough • Meningitis

  38. Pregnant women should: • NOT eat hot dogs unless thoroughly cooked. • NOT eat soft cheeses such as feta,Brie,Camembert,blue-veined cheeses,Mexican style-”queso fresco” unless they have labels that clearly state they are made from pasteurized milk

  39. PREVENTION IS THE KEY!!! Hand wash properly and frequently.

  40. PREVENT FOODBORNE ILLNESS . . . • Separate raw, cooked foods • Hot foods hot, cold foods cold • Keep kitchen, dining area clean • When in doubt …toss it out!!!

  41. ACTIVITIES WHILE PREGNANT • Its OK to • Walk • Swim • Gentle weight training • Pilates • Stretching • Yoga

  42. ACTIVITIES DURING PREGNANCY • IT IS NOT OK TO… • Jacuzzi • Horseback ride • Sky jump • …things that have the ability to cause some sort of impact injury…..

  43. PIERCINGS AND PREGNANCY • Hepatitis C • 3.5% vs 33% • Affects Baby

  44. INFECTION • Increased pain, swelling, redness, heat, or tenderness around the tattoo or piercing site • Red streaks extending from the area • Pus coming from the wound • Swollen or tender lymph nodes • Fever

  45. TATOOS DURING PREGNANCY • INFECTION • STILL BIRTH • PREMATURITY • BRAIN DAMAGE • HEPATITIS • HIV Do your research Sterilization Better Business Bureau

  46. STD’S AND PREGNANCY • BLINDNESS • BRAIN DAMAGE • HIV

  47. CHLAMYDIA & PREGNANCY • Curable bacterial STI • 4 million infected each year • Including pregnant women • Symptoms ? Not always • Can infect the baby

  48. HERPES & PREGNANCY • HSV 1 • Lips (cold sores) • HSV 2 • Genital • Can also affect the mouth

More Related