PrenatalDevelopment

and the Newborn Period

2Prenatal Development

Box 2.1 A Closer Look: Beng Beginnings

Conception

Box 2.2 Individual Differences: The First Sex Differences

Developmental Processes

Box 2.3 A Closer Look: Phylogenetic Continuity

Early Development

An Illustrated Summary of Prenatal Development

Fetal Behavior

Fetal Experience

Fetal Learning

Hazards to Prenatal Development

Box 2.4 Applications: Face Up to Wake Up

Review

The Birth ExperienceDiversity of Childbirth Practices

Review

The Newborn InfantState of Arousal

Negative Outcomes at Birth

Box 2.5 Applications: Parenting a Low-Birth-Weight Baby

Review

Chapter Summary