PSYC 1F90 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Jerome Kagan, Preterm Birth
18 Jan 2018
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Unit #5: outline the major events of the three phases of prenatal development. (pp. Embryonic stage: lasting from two weeks until the end of the second month. Fetal stage: lasting from two months thru to birth. 75% survival at 26 weeks, many infants born near the threshold of viability go on to experience a wide range of developmental problems: summarize the impact of environmental factors, including maternal health care, on prenatal development. (pp. Teratogens: any external agents, such as drugs or viruses, that can harm an embryo or fetus. Maternal use of illicit drugs can be dangerous to the unborn child. Babies of heroin users are born addicted to narcotics and have increased risk of early death due to prematurity, birth defects, respiratory difficulties, and problems associated with their addiction. Even normal social drinking and routine tobacco use can be very hazardous during prenatal development.
