Stages of Pregnancy and

Development

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Fertilization

Embryonic development

Fetal development

Childbirth

Fertilization

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The oocyte is viable for 12 to 24 hours after ovulation

Sperm are viable for 12 to 48 hours after ejaculation

Sperm cells must make their way to the uterine tube for fertilization to be possible

Mechanisms of Fertilization

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The membrane of the oocyte pulls in the head of the first sperm cell to make contact

The membrane does not permit a second sperm head to enter

The oocyte then undergoes meiosis II

Fertilization occurs when the genetic material of a sperm combines with that of an oocyte to form a zygote

The Zygote

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First cell of a new individual

The result of the fusion of DNA from sperm and egg

The zygote begins rapid mitotic cell divisions

The zygote stage is in the uterine tube, moving toward the uterus

The Embryo

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Developmental stage from the first division until the ninth week

The embryo first undergoes division without growth

The embryo enters the uterus at the 16-cell state

The embryo floats free in the uterus temporarily

Uterine secretions are used for nourishment

The Blastocyst

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Ball-like circle of cells

Begins at about the 100 cell stage

Secretes human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to produce the corpus luteum to continue producing hormones

The Blastocyst

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Primary germ layers are eventually formed

Ectoderm – outside layer-forms skin and nervous tissue

Endoderm – inside layer--produces mucous layers and glands

Mesoderm – middle layer—everything else

The developing zygote implants in the wall of the uterus (by day 14)

Development from Ovulation to

Implantation

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Development After Implantation

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Chorionic villi (projections of the blastocyst) develop

Cooperate with cells of the uterus to form the placenta

The embryo is surrounded by the amnion (a fluid filled sac)

An umbilical cord forms to attach the embryo to the placenta

Development After Implantation

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Functions of the Placenta

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Forms a barrier between mother and embryo (blood is not exchanged)

Delivers nutrients and oxygen

Removes waste from embryonic blood

Becomes an endocrine organ (produces hormones)

Estrogen

Progesterone

Other hormones that maintain pregnancy

The Fetus (Beginning of the Ninth

Week)

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All organ systems are formed by the end of the eighth week

Activities of the fetus are growth and organ specialization

A stage of tremendous growth and change in appearance

Pregnancy lasts until end of week 40

The Effects of Pregnancy on the

Mother

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Pregnancy – period from conception until birth

Anatomical changes

Enlargements of the uterus

Accentuated lumbar curvature

Relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis due to production of relaxin (hormone)

Effects of Pregnancy on the Mother

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Physiological changes

Gastrointestinal system

Morning sickness is common due to elevated progesterone

Heartburn is common because of organ crowding by the fetus

Constipation is caused by declining motility of the digestive tract

Effects of Pregnancy on the Mother

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Physiological changes

Urinary System

Kidneys have additional burden and produce more urine

The uterus compresses the bladder

Effects of Pregnancy on the Mother

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Physiological changes

Respiratory System

Nasal mucosa becomes congested and swollen

Vital capacity and respiratory rate increase

Effects of Pregnancy on the Mother

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Physiological changes

Cardiovascular system

Body water rises

Blood volume increases by 25 to 40 percent

Blood pressure and pulse increase

Varicose veins are common

Childbirth (Parturition)

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Labor – the series of events that expel the infant from the uterus

Initiation of labor

Estrogen levels rise and uterine contractions begin

Oxytocin is released by the pituitary to promote more uterine contractions

Stages of Labor

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Dilation

Cervix becomes dilated

Uterine contractions begin and increase

The amnion ruptures (“water breaking”)

Stages of Labor

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Expulsion

Infant passes through the cervix and vagina

Normal delivery is head first

Placental stage

Delivery of the placenta

Stages of Labor

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Developmental Aspects of the

Reproductive System

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Gender is determined at fertilization

Males have XY sex chromosomes

Females have XX sex chromosomes

Gonads do not begin to form until the eighth week

Developmental Aspects of the

Reproductive System

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Testes form in the abdominal cavity and descend to the scrotum one month before birth

The determining factor for gonad differentiation is the presence of testosterone

Developmental Aspects of the

Reproductive System

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Reproductive system organs do not function until puberty

Puberty usually begins between ages 10 and 15

The first menses usually occurs about two years after the start of puberty

Most women reach peak reproductive ability in their late 20s

Developmental Aspects of the

Reproductive System

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Menopause occurs when ovulation and menses cease entirely

Ovaries stop functioning as endocrine organs

There is a no equivalent of menopause in males, but there is a steady decline in testosterone