1. Describe the process of fertilization. (2 points) 2. Use the table that shows the timeline of pregnancy by trimesters. Write an
explanation of what happens to the woman and fetal development at each point. (6
points)
3. Describe the process of childbirth, including what happens at each stage. (2
points)

a) An egg is released (ovulation), sperm is ejaculated during intercourse, the sperm and egg fuse, then the egg is fertilized (zygote).

b)  

First trimester -

The first 12 weeks

The placenta begins to support embryo

Woman gains weight

Experience symptoms such as morning sickness

After 8 weeks, it’s a fetus

At the end of the trimester, the fetus has arms, legs, fingers, etc.

The heart and nervous system formed.

Second trimester -

12th to 24th week

Morning sickness and tiredness pass

Weight still gains

Aches

Fetus starts moving

Maturation of organs and body systems

Hair forms

Fetus is about a foot-long

The fetus weighs more than one pound.

Third trimester -

Women’s body is preparing for birth

Breasts feel tender

May feel some contractions

Fetal systems grow

Fetus’ eyes are open

Fetus sucks on fingers or thumb

The fetus is 6-9 pounds

c) When you first go into labor, the uterus begins to contract and her water usually breaks. Hopefully, you get to the hospital before the first stage begins. The cervix starts to thin out, the contractions get the most intense, some women use drugs for pain management, then she starts the next stage. The next stage is the actual childbirth. The woman has to push for the baby to come out of the vagina, and some might get an episiotomy since the skin between the labia and anus might tear. Some situations require a C- section if it’s too dangerous for the mom to push. The third stage is after birth. The umbilical cord is cut and the placenta is taking out.  

Explanation: a p e x

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