PSYC 3404 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Birth Weight, Mcdonaldland, Trilobite
27 Jan 2017
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Begins at the 3rd month of pregnancy. Fetal movement is begun to be felt. Age of viability- time at which a fetus can survive outside the uterus with aid. Teratogens- any environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period. Alcohol can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and fetal. Larger over long time periods have more negative effects. Genetic makeup makes some babies more resilient. Additional teratogens, poor nutrition, lack of medical care. Environment can be especially harmful during the sensitive period which can cause damage to occur. Malnutrition- damage to baby"s central nervous system. Emotional stress- anxiety can lead to miscarriage, prematurity, low birth weight. Rh-factor incompatibility- mother is rh negative (lacks rh blood protein) and infant is rh positive. Importance of prenatal care (maternal health monitoring and early care with situational and personal barriers) Apgar scale- assesses the infant"s physical condition by rating 0, 1, or 2 on five domains.
