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Chapter 7 - Outline
Conception
Sperm Meets Egg: The Incredible Journey
Improving the Chances of Conception: Making a Baby
Development of the Conceptus
The Embryo and its Support Systems
Fetal Development During the First Trimester
Fetal Development During the Second Trimester
Fetal Development During the Third Trimester
The Stages of Pregnancy
The First Trimester (The First 12 Weeks)
The Second Trimester (Weeks 13 to 26)
The Third Trimester (Weeks 27 to 38)
The Father's Role in Pregnancy
Diversity in the Contexts of Pregnancy
Sex During Pregnancy Nutrition During Pregnancy Effects of Drugs Taken During Pregnancy
Antibiotics
Alcohol
Cocaine
Steroids
Other Drugs
Dads and Drugs
Birth
The Beginning of Labor
The Stages of Labor
Cesarean Section (C Section)
Childbirth Options
The Lamaze Method
The Use of Anesthetics in Childbirth
Home Birth Versus Hospital Birth
After the Baby is Born: The Postpartum Period
Physical Changes
Psychological Changes
Attachment to the Baby
Sex During Postpartum
Breast-Feeding
Biological Mechanisms
Physical and Mental Health
Problem Pregnancies
Ectopic Pregnancy
Pseudocyesis (False Pregnancy)
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Viral Illness During Pregnancy
Birth Defects
Rh Incompatibility
Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion)
Preterm Birth
Infertility
Causes of Infertility
Psychological Aspects of Infertility
Treatment of Infertility
New Reproductive Technologies
Artificial Insemination
Sperm Banks
Embryo Transfer
Test-Tube Babies
GIFT
Cloning
Gender Selection





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