Child Development



Child Development

Unit 2: Pregnancy and Prenatal Development (15 hours)

Revised 2009

Objectives:

□ 2.1 Define terms related to pregnancy and prenatal development

o 2.1.1 Use terms in context

□ 2.2 List early signs of pregnancy: missed period, lower back pain, fatigue, breast tenderness, nausea, frequent urination

o 2.2.1 discuss the importance of early and regular medical care during pregnancy

□ 2.3 Explain physical changes to the mother during pregnancy: increase in size of breast and abdomen, skin stretches, changes in digestive system, pressure on the bladder

o 2.3.1 Model physical changes using a pregnancy simulator

□ 2.4 Name discomforts and complications of pregnancy: vaginal bleeding, sever vomiting, swelling, blurred vision, early sudden gush of liquid from the vagina

o 2.4.1 Research complications/birth defects and develop a presentation including description, symptoms, developmental disabilities, life expectancy, causes, and methods of detection, treatments, and rate of occurrences in U.S.

□ 2.5 Describe prenatal tests used to determine health of mother and fetus: ultrasound, amniocentesis, chronic villi sampling (CVS)

o 2.5.1 Identify risks involved with prenatal tests

□ 2.6 List STD’s most likely to affect the health of unborn baby and mother: Chlamydia, genital herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

o 2.6.1 Identify the symptoms and treatment of STDs

o 2.6.2 Describe how STDs affect mother and baby

□ 2.7 Describe the 3 stages of prenatal development: period of the zygote, embryo, and fetus

o 2.7.1 Construct a timeline of the stages of prenatal development

□ 2.8 Name factors that are harmful to the development of the unborn child: alcohol, drugs, infections such as Rubella, smoking, harmful fumes, paint products, lead, x-rays

o 2.8.1 Analyze environmental impact on prenatal

□ 2.9 Describe types of care for the mother’s and baby’s health: obstetricians, gynecologists, family practice physicians, certified nurse/midwife

o 2.9.1 Identify prenatal care needed throughout pregnancy

o 2.9.2 List factors to consider when choosing a birth attendant

o 2.9.3 Plan for the birth of a baby

□ 2.10 Name risks due to teen pregnancy: low birth weight, premature labor, miscarriage, higher stillbirth rates

o 2.10.1 Compare and contrast teen pregnancy risks with adult pregnancy risks

□ 2.11 Discuss costs of teen pregnancies to society: Medicaid, food stamps, WIC, quitting school, abuse, neglect

o 2.11.1 Research the cost of teen pregnancies to Arkansas and Arkansas taxpayers

□ 2.12 Research careers related to pregnancy and prenatal development

o 2.12.1 Determine competencies for careers related to prenatal development and pregnancy

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