1. Marriage and Parenthood Marriage and Parenthood

2. I. Preparing for marriage - Intimacy plays a vital role in a marriage relationship. Philosophical intimacy -Philosophical intimacy - The sharing of beliefs, philosophy of life, and life principles. Psychological intimacy -Psychological intimacy - The sharing of needs, drives, weaknesses, strengths, intentions, emotional feelings, and deepest problems. Creative intimacy -Creative intimacy - The sharing in the work or development of a project, task, or creation of something new. Physical intimacy -Physical intimacy - The sharing of physical expressions of love. Philosophical intimacy -Philosophical intimacy - The sharing of beliefs, philosophy of life, and life principles. Psychological intimacy -Psychological intimacy - The sharing of needs, drives, weaknesses, strengths, intentions, emotional feelings, and deepest problems. Creative intimacy -Creative intimacy - The sharing in the work or development of a project, task, or creation of something new. Physical intimacy -Physical intimacy - The sharing of physical expressions of love.

3. II. Healthful Marriage A relationship between marriage partners that is based on equality, trust, communication, and commitment. III. Monogamous Marriage A marriage in which both people remain sexually faithful to one another.

4. IV. Conception The union of an egg and a sperm cell. The period between conception and birth. V. Pregnancy Care given to both mother and developing fetus before birth. VI. Prenatal Care

5. VII. Labor - Series of three stages that results in the birth of a baby. 1) Latent phase - contractions of the uterus that cause the cervix and cervical opening to dilate. 2) Birth - strong contractions that move the baby through the birth canal. 3) Expulsion of placenta - placenta and other materials are delivered. 1) Latent phase - contractions of the uterus that cause the cervix and cervical opening to dilate. 2) Birth - strong contractions that move the baby through the birth canal. 3) Expulsion of placenta - placenta and other materials are delivered.

6. VIII. Responsible and caring parents. Spend quality time with children. Set realistic expectations. Teach children about health and safety. Give love and affection. Teach moral and ethical values. Teach a positive attitude, avoiding condemnation and criticism. Teach self-discipline and self-control.

7. IX. Dysfunctional Family A family in which feelings are not expressed openly and honestly, coping skills are lacking, and family members do not trust each other. A family in which feelings are not expressed openly and honestly, coping skills are lacking, and family members do not trust each other.

8. X. Healthful Family A family in which feelings are expressed openly and honestly, coping skills are adequate, and family members trust each other. A family in which feelings are expressed openly and honestly, coping skills are adequate, and family members trust each other.