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PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY. Male Reproductive System. Secretes sugary fluid to nourish the sperm. Seminal Vesicle. “The sperm highway” Carries sperm from Epidiymus to urethra. Holds Urine. Bladder. Vas Deferens. Prostate Gland. Secretes 1 st fluid – to neutralize and prepare the way for sperm.

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PREGNANCY

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  1. PREGNANCY

  2. Male Reproductive System Secretes sugary fluid to nourish the sperm Seminal Vesicle “The sperm highway” Carries sperm from Epidiymus to urethra Holds Urine Bladder Vas Deferens Prostate Gland Secretes 1st fluid – to neutralize and prepare the way for sperm Produces fluid/semen for sperm Tube the semen and urine travels through Urethra Cowpers Gland Epididymus Holds mature sperm Penis Testes Male Sex Organ Sperm are produced here Sack that holds and protects testes – regulates temperature Scrotum

  3. Fallopian Tubes - CONCEPTION takes place here when sperm and egg meet Ovary – eggs are produced and released once a month – (size of a grain of sand) *Produces and releases female hormones Uterus – where fertilized egg implants and baby develops Ovary Fimbre – help move egg out of ovary Cervix – opening to birth canal – expands from 1cm to 10 cm in childbirth Ovulation – happens once a month when egg is released Vagina – Birth Canal

  4. Signs of Pregnancyhttp://www.pregnancy-calendars.net/pregsigns-video.aspx • Nausea • Tender Breasts • Frequent Urination • Weight Gain • Really Tired (fatigue) • Black Outs • Missed Period

  5. A pregnant woman’s nausea and frequent urination is caused by changing Hormones and extra Pressure at the bladder.

  6. Vocabulary Words • Prenatal • The baby’s development during the time before birth • Amniotic Sac: • Sac surrounds and protects the baby until birth • Amniotic Fluid • Fluid inside the sac that acts as cushion for the fetus

  7. Placenta • The tissue connecting the fetus to the uterus. Nourishment and oxygen from the mothers bloodstream are carried from the placenta to the baby through the umbilical cord. • Umbilical Cord • Carries oxygen, nutrients and antibodies to the growing baby. • Conception • When the sperm and the egg unite, also knows as fertilization.

  8. Identical Twins • One egg fertilized by one sperm, which splits. These two share the same genetic material. • Fraternal Twins • Two eggs released at the same time, each is fertilized by a different sperm. • Conjoined Twins • The split of an egg is not complete and the twins develop with one or more areas of their body joined together.

  9. Some Other Things to Consider: • Do not take any medication unless approved by your doctor. This includes over-the-counter drugs. • No drugs or alcohol. These have a tremendous effect on the baby. • No X-rays. Radiation can interfere with cell division and organ development. • No saunas and hot tubs. The high and prolonged temperatures can be harmful to the fetus. • Take Prenatal Vitamins as soon as you find out you are pregnant!

  10. There are some common discomforts many women experience during the third trimester: • Heartburn is caused by the large size of the baby and the stomach being pushed up. Usually cutting down on the size of meals will help with this problem. Eating several small meals is suggested. Another help is cutting out greasy ad spic foods. Again, the caution, do not take any over-the-counter medicines without your doctor’s approval. • Shortness of breath is due to the size and activity of the baby. Taking deep breaths is a difficult task. Before delivery the baby “drops,” making breathing easier. • Some women experience heart palpitations. The body volume has increased and sometimes the heart has to work overtime. However, the heart can stand the strain.

  11. Pregnant women should avoid changing Cat Liter or gardening without gloves. Because babies should not be exposed to toxoplasmosis-- an infection caused by organisms present in an waste.

  12. Weight Gain During Pregnancy • Baby 7.5 pounds • Uterus 2 pounds • Placenta 1/5 pounds • Amniotic Sac 2pounds • Increased Blood 3.5 pounds • Increased Breast tissue 1.5 pounds • Increased fat and protein stores 4 pounds • Increased fluid retention 4 pounds • AVERAGE WEIGHT GAIN OF 25-35 POUNDS

  13. 1-3 months – average gain of 5 pounds • 4-8 months – average gain of 2-3 pounds a week • 9th month – about 1 pound a week. After delivery, the woman does not return to “normal” – the average size of the woman following delivery is about the size she was at 5-7 months of pregnancy.

  14. Prenatal Testing • Ultrasound • Uses sound waves that bounce off internal structure, it allows pictures of the baby to be seen without using an X Ray • What are they used for? To date the pregnancy To determine the condition of the fetus • How an Ultrasound Works - YouTube

  15. weeks 3D Ultrasound 4D Ultrasound – YouTube • My baby ultrasound 13 weeks - YouTube16-17 weeks pregnant • ultrasound-Is it a boy or a girl? - YouTube

  16. Amniocentesis (done only if specific concern is seen) • A needle is inserted through the abdominal wall and into the uterus and a small amount of fluid is withdrawn. • When is it done?? • If mother is over age 35 • To determine if the fetus has Downs Syndrome • If the couple has had chromosomal abnormalities in the past • If complications are suspected • Amniocentesis - What Is an Amniocentesis Video

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