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A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence, 9/e
Diane E. Papalia, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sally Wendkos Olds
Ruth Duskin Feldman
Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Chapter Overview

Chapter 4 explores the development of the child from conception to birth. In this chapter, the authors:
  • Outline three stages of prenatal development
  • Describe the developing capabilities of the fetus
  • Discuss environmental hazards that can affect the fetus
  • Describe prenatal assessment techniques and explain the importance of prenatal care








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