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At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Describe the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods of prenatal development |
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Define placenta and umbilical cord, and describe how they prevent the transmission of harmful substances from mother to infant |
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Understand how cultural beliefs affect the experience of pregnancy |
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Describe the effects that drugs can have on the unborn child |
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Discuss maternal diseases and conditions that influence prenatal development such as rubella, syphilis, herpes, and HIV/AIDS |
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Explain how maternal and paternal characteristics affect prenatal development |
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Describe the three stages of birth |
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State what researchers know and do not know about the effects of drugs administered during childbirth |
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Contrast the different childbirth strategies, noting the pros and cons of each |
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Define and distinguish between special neonatal considerations including: preterm infants and low-birthweight infants, children with special needs, and ambiguous gender |
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Describe the two most widely used measures of neonatal health and responsiveness |
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Describe the role of a midwife |
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Describe the physical, emotional, and psychological adjustments women have to make after pregnancy |