1. MR. GARDNER HEALTH SEXUALITY
SCIENCE & PREGNANCY
MR. GARDNER
HEALTH
SEXUALITY

2. PREGNANCY
9 months
Zygote = fertilized egg

3. PREGNANCY Embryo Implants in the uterus (Implantation)
Nourished by the placenta
Ectopic – implants elsewhere - #1 cause of female death in first trimester of pregnancy
Connected by the umbilical cord
About 2 months of time it is an embryo
The body parts form during this time

4. PREGNANCY Fetus Final stage of development
6 month period of time where the body enlarges
Last 3 months the fetus grows the most

5. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY Ultrasound Sound waves send an image of fetus
(male fetus – penis)

6. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY Amniocentesis Recommended for women over 35
Withdrawal of fluid from the amniotic sac
Genetic Test for:
Alcohol/drugs damage
Natural defects
gender

7. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY Artificial insemination
Fertilization without sexual intercourse
Sperm is injected into the fallopian tubes during ovulation

8. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY In Vitro Fertilization Test tube baby
Conception in a Petri dish
Various donors: both XX & XY
Surrogate – not a genetic parent

9. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY Cloning
Use a living cell as a sperm (Jurassic Park)
Result = exact copy

10. SCIENCE & PREGNANCY Male Pregnancy Conception by sperm or cloning
Attach to intestine for nourishment
Forms an amniotic sac & placenta
Caesarean delivery