PREGNANCY

Tube the semen and urine travels through Sack that holds and protects testes – regulates temperature Produces fluid/semen for sperm Secretes sugary fluid to nourish the sperm Secretes 1 st fluid – to neutralize and prepare the way for sperm “The sperm highway” Carries sperm from Epidiymus to urethra Holds mature sperm Sperm are produced here Prostate Gland Penis Urethra Holds Urine Male Sex Organ

Uterus – where fertilized egg implants and baby develops Ovary Ovary – eggs are produced and released once a month – (size of a grain of sand) *Produces and releases female hormones Fallopian Tubes - CONCEPTION takes place here when sperm and egg meet Fimbre – help move egg out of ovary Ovulation – happens once a month when egg is released Cervix – opening to birth canal – expands from 1cm to 10 cm in childbirth Vagina – Birth Canal

Signs of Pregnancy video.aspx video.aspx Nausea Tender Breasts Frequent Urination Weight Gain Really Tired (fatigue) Black Outs Missed Period

A pregnant woman’s nausea and frequent urination is caused by changing Hormones and extra Pressure at the bladder.

Vocabulary Words Prenatal –The baby’s development during the time before birth Amniotic Sac: –Sac surrounds and protects the baby until birth Amniotic Fluid –Fluid inside the sac that acts as cushion for the fetus

Conception –When the sperm and the egg unite, also knows as fertilization. Placenta –The tissue connecting the fetus to the uterus. Nourishment and oxygen from the mothers bloodstream are carried from the placenta to the baby through the umbilical cord. Umbilical Cord –Carries oxygen, nutrients and antibodies to the growing baby.

Identical Twins –One egg fertilized by one sperm, which splits. These two share the same genetic material. Fraternal Twins –Two eggs released at the same time, each is fertilized by a different sperm. Conjoined Twins –The split of an egg is not complete and the twins develop with one or more areas of their body joined together.

Do not take any medication unless approved by your doctor. This includes over-the- counter drugs. No drugs or alcohol. These have a tremendous effect on the baby. No X-rays. Radiation can interfere with cell division and organ development. No saunas and hot tubs. The high and prolonged temperatures can be harmful to the fetus. Take Prenatal Vitamins as soon as you find out you are pregnant! Some Other Things to Consider:

There are some common discomforts many women experience during the third trimester: Heartburn is caused by the large size of the baby and the stomach being pushed up. Usually cutting down on the size of meals will help with this problem. Eating several small meals is suggested. Another help is cutting out greasy ad spic foods. Again, the caution, do not take any over-the-counter medicines without your doctor’s approval. Shortness of breath is due to the size and activity of the baby. Taking deep breaths is a difficult task. Before delivery the baby “drops,” making breathing easier. Some women experience heart palpitations. The body volume has increased and sometimes the heart has to work overtime. However, the heart can stand the strain.

Pregnant women should avoid changing Cat Liter or gardening without gloves. Because babies should not be exposed to toxoplasmosis-- an infection caused by organisms present in an waste.

Weight Gain During Pregnancy Baby7.5 pounds Uterus2 pounds Placenta1/5 pounds Amniotic Sac2pounds Increased Blood3.5 pounds Increased Breast tissue1.5 pounds Increased fat and protein stores 4 pounds Increased fluid retention4 pounds AVERAGE WEIGHT GAIN OF POUNDS

1-3 months – average gain of 5 pounds 4-8 months – average gain of 2-3 pounds a week 9 th month – about 1 pound a week. After delivery, the woman does not return to “normal” – the average size of the woman following delivery is about the size she was at 5-7 months of pregnancy.

Prenatal Testing Ultrasound –Uses sound waves that bounce off internal structure, it allows pictures of the baby to be seen without using an X Ray What are they used for? To date the pregnancy To determine the condition of the fetus How an Ultrasound Works - YouTube

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Amniocentesis (done only if specific concern is seen) –A needle is inserted through the abdominal wall and into the uterus and a small amount of fluid is withdrawn. –When is it done?? If mother is over age 35 To determine if the fetus has Downs Syndrome If the couple has had chromosomal abnormalities in the past If complications are suspected Amniocentesis - What Is an Amniocentesis VideoAmniocentesis - What Is an Amniocentesis Video