CEE 41
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE FOR
SPECIAL NEEDS
SEMESTER 1,2020
ASSESSMENT 2
ID: S11103561
NAME: SHIVANI
PHONE: 9514009
THE PRENATAL STAGES OF
DELOPMENT
Prenatal development is very is vital it each stage because a baby is developing in each
stages, the begins when an egg cell inside the mother joints up with sperm from father .the
egg cell splits into two cells then into two cells, then into four cells ,then eight, and so on.
The bundle of cell embeds itself in the mother’s womb [uterus], which protects and
nourishes it. After two months the embryo has grown into tiny baby, as big as the thumb
with arms, leg, eyes, ears and mouth.
Secondly, prenatal development is divided in three major phases. These are:
a. The germinal period
b. The embryonic period
c. The fetal period
Germinal period
This is where fertilization starts , the growth of baby happen , thousands of sperm cells
reach the egg ,but only one is successful and joins and later fertilization occur .development
and growth happen for a whole body to grow and develop.
The embryonic period
It is a second stage of developments ,3rd to 8th week , a body is begin to develop from a cell
smaller than a full stop .yet it contain all the instructions, known as genes ,for a whole body
to grow and develop. Where by oxygen and food through the umbilical cord and waste away
to the placenta and the mother’s blood stream.
The fetal period
This is where a tiny embryo start forming into a baby a development of organ such as lungs ,
heart , toenail ,eyes etc.the embryo has grown into a tiny baby , as big as thumb.after nine
months in the womb , the baby is ready to be born strong muscles in the womb , called the
cervix , and along the birth canal ,the baby enters the outside word .
Three major phase of prenatal development
1. Germinal period
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2. Embryonic development
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The Fetal development
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The prenatal development
In stage of pregnancy ,it is important to look after yourself because a unborn child is
growing inside a mother’s womb therefore it is important to eat healthy food .Food gives a
pregnant mother energy for our body process inside, and for breathing, moving, and talking
and every other action she make. Food also provides raw materials that the body uses to
grow, maintain itself and repair daily wear-and-tear and the growth development of a
unborn baby.
A healthy diet needs a wide variety of different foods, especially fresh vegetables and fruits,
which have lots of vital nutrients. Too much of one single food may be unhealthy, especially
if that food is also unhealthy. It makes the body overweight, which increases the risk of
various illnesses to a mother and child.
Moving on , mother can practice yoga and morning walk so that she can sleep properly and
this can lead to a healthy baby. pregnant should drink a lot of water and have enough sleep
because if she practice a good habit a baby will be in that order once he or she is born.
Secondly , family member should show love and care to a pregnant mother because this is a
time she need a lot of attention .Avoid lifting heavy load or bending down this may affect a
unborn baby .father’s role is very important he should give a quality time to he’s wife
because it is the time she need financially and mentally support .pregnant mother should
not intake or consume alcohol ,drugs no smoking avoid strong pills and unhealthy
practice ,which lead to a unhealthy development of a child or premature birth.
Factors influencing prenatal stages
1. Pregnant consuming unhealthy food such oily fatty food.
2. She going clubbing ,drinking alcohol ,taking drugs or smoking
3. Unaware that she is has conceived or not ready for child
4. Busy with her job,work load
5. Age is also a major factor ,she must be too old or young
6. Financial issue ,for raise a child
7. Health issue such as mother may be sick all the time
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Questionnaire
1. If you could let us know your age please ?
My age is 22
2. How many children you had before this pregnancy?
none
3. How did you find out that you are pregnant?.
I miss my period and got tested and it was postive
4. Do you crave certain foods at times? If yes, what are they?
Yes, fish and bele.
5. Is there any food you dislike? If yes, what are they? No.
6. What do you experience during this pregnancy?
I feel tired ,sometime cry a lot for no reason get angry often.
7. How does your family supports you?
No support I’m aborted and my husband is helping me most of the time
plus my friend.
8. How do your family supports you?
No support I’m aborted and my husband is helping me most of the time
plus my friend.
9. How does your family supports you?
No support iam aborted and my husband is helping me most of the time
plus my friend.
10. How does your family supports you?
No support iam aborted and my husband is helping me most of the time
plus my friend.
i. What a interviewed is about
The interview is about a 22 years pregnant woman who stay at Makoi
lot 8 ,currently a Pioneer day care teacher I took her interview to find
out what she go through when she is pregnant .And how she feel to
be a mother of a child. Learn and understand her mood swing and her
emotional .
ii. Overview of the interviewed ,was interesting she was quiet outspoken
and tried to share everything possible which was relevant to the
assignment
Conclusion
To conclude , it was very interesting facts to discuss and learn
because every single day a women give birth to a new life
and it’s a very amazing thing that happen to a women ,it trial
a mother go in her stage such as no matter how sick she is
she can’t take medication and sometime pee in her panties
.It is a time when a women is getting stronger in each stages.
Biography
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