Pregnancy

United egg & sperm.

• Placenta

• Zygote

• Implantation

• Ultrasound

Stage of development after implantation until the end of week 8.

• Zygote

• Fetus

• Embryo

• Amniotic Sac

Provides oxygen, nutrients, blood from mother - dangerous substances as well.

Connected to the umbilical cord. Afterbirth.

Ropelike structure that develops after 25 days. Lifeline from placenta to the growing fetus. Carry nutrients/remove waste.

• Fertilization

• Placenta

• Amniotic Sac

• Umbilical Cord

Developing baby from start of 3rd month (9th week) until birth.

• Fetus

• Embryo

• Zygote

• Fertilization

Medical care given during pregnancy.

The blastocyst implants in the fallopian tube or somewhere else in the abdomen. The embryo cannot develop normally and may put the mother’s life at risk. Surgery is necessary.

• Gestational Diabetes

• Ectopic Pregnancy

• Miscarriage

• Preeclampsia

The death of an embryo or fetus in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Usually occurs in the first trimester.

• Gestational Diabetes

• Ectopic Pregnancy

• Miscarriage

• Preeclampsia

High blood pressure during pregnancy that prevents the fetus from receiving the necessary oxygen. Usually treated with bed rest.

• Gestational Diabetes

• Ectopic Pregnancy

• Miscarriage

• Preeclampsia

One of the 3 periods that divides a pregnancy.

• Fertilization

• Trimester

• Ultrasound

• Obstetrician