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Child Psychology: A Contemporary Viewpoint, First Canadian Edition

E. Mavis Hetherington, University of Virginia
Ross D. Parke, University of California
Mark Schmuckler, University of Toronto at Scarborough

Prenatal Development and Birth

Application Questions


1		Marina has had several ultrasounds throughout her pregnancy. As she lovingly watches the computer monitor during the ultrasound procedures, she is amazed at how quickly her baby is growing and developing. The ultrasound technician explains normal prenatal changes at 10 weeks, 20 weeks and 30 weeks of gestation - what does the technician describe?



2		You are an experienced doula working with Annie and Jim, a couple expecting their first child. Jim has called to tell you that Annie has just begun labour at home. As you prepare to join them for the next step of their exciting journey into parenthood, what will you do to support Annie and Jim though the labour and delivery?



3		Pretend that you are the head nurse for a hospital nursery devoted exclusively to caring for preterm and low birthweight babies. Many of these infants will spend weeks and months in this nursery as they continue to grow and develop. As a caring nurse, you want to stimulate development of the infants (without compromising their health and well-being). Develop an intervention program for these infants. What might parents continue to do once their infant is discharged from the hospital?



4		More and more, hospitals are urging new mothers to choose breast-feeding over bottle-feeding for their newborn infant. Why?



5		Changes in a child's family situation can cause stress. The adjustment to a mother's pregnancy and the arrival of a new sibling can cause strain on a young child. What suggestions would you make to help a child deal with a birth in the family? How can the parents prepare siblings in advance for the arrival of the new baby?

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