Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

Describe the structure and function of the female and male sexual organs

Explain the changes in sexual functioning that occur across the life span and the various ways human sexuality can be expressed

Describe guidelines for safe, responsible sexual behavior

Describe the physical and emotional changes a pregnant woman typically experiences and the stages of fetal development

Identify the important elements of good prenatal care

Describe the process of labor and delivery

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