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Life-Span Development Cover
Life-Span Development, 8/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas - Dallas

Beginnings
Prenatal Development and Birth

Chapter Objectives

I.

Describe the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods of prenatal development

II.

Define placenta and umbilical cord, and describe how they prevent the transmission of harmful substances from mother to infant.

III.

Define organogenesis and explain its importance.

IV.

Understand how cultural beliefs affect the experience of pregnancy.

V.

Describe the effects that drugs can have on the unborn child.

VI.

Discuss maternal diseases and conditions that influence prenatal development such as rubella, syphilis, herpes, and HIV/AIDS.

VII.

Explain how maternal and paternal characteristics affect prenatal development.

VIII.

Describe the three stages of birth.

IX.

State what researchers know and do not know about the effects of drugs administered during childbirth.

X.

Contrast the different childbirth strategies, noting the pros and cons of each.

XI.

Define and distinguish between preterm infants and low-birthweight infants.

XII.

Describe the two most widely used measures of neonatal health and responsiveness.

XIII.

Describe the physical, emotional, and psychological adjustments women have to make after pregnancy.