P1- Health and Social Care Life Stages

7 Weeks: Within the 7th weeks of conception you will notice that the baby start developing of the eyes, showing the shapes of the face, noise, hands, fingers, and thumbs, all the shapes that starting to look like a little like a baby. The baby is now weigh about 1 inch long and 1/8 ounces.

**Placenta problems** can cause you to experience pain too. Placental abruption sometimes occurs in the last weeks of pregnancy. It can cause your placenta to start peeling away from the uterus, causing low amniotic fluid. Symptoms include tenderness in the uterus, back pain, abdominal pain, rapid contractions and vaginal bleeding.

During pregnancy women's body undergo a lot of physical transformations. While some of the physical changes like weight gain and extended belly are pretty obvious some other changes are not physically recognizable like morning sickness and enlarged uterus. Women are ready for most of these changes but there are some unexpected bodily changes that can take them by surprise. Here we are going to detail what all body changes women can expect during pregnancy.

First trimester: By 12 weeks of pregnancy the foetus will be fully formed. The ovum grows and develops certain important parts of the baby’s body such as spinal cord, nervous system, gastrointestinal system, heart and lungs in the first four weeks from conception. The heart starts beating and brain and other organs forms by eight weeks. At this stage, the face is formed and arms and legs start to move. The baby grows to 3 inches long and

Pain in the pelvic region and at the back can surface whilst pelvic numbness is also a concern at this week. The numbness at the pelvic zone is primarily due to the fact that the pelvic nerves get exterted and stressed at this point. This will continue till childbirth.

When an embryo becomes a fetus at eight weeks, it is approximately 3 centimeters; by the time the fetus is considered full-term, he or she may be 50 centimeters (Brisbane 60). The fetal stage, that takes place during week 9 to birth, result in a whole bunch of changes. (Brisbane 61). During the fetal stage, all parts of the body mature, and the overall of the baby size increases. Although all of the organ systems were formed during embryonic development, they continue to develop and grow during the fetal stage as well. During the third month, the reproductive system becomes developed and the sex of the baby becomes apparent (Staff). For girls, the ovarian follicles begin to form and for boys the prostate gland. Throughout months four through six, the heartbeat grows stronger and other body systems become further developed (Brisbane 63). Features such as fingernails, hair, eyelashes and toenails form. During the period from seven months until birth, the fetus continues to develop, put on weight, and prepare for life outside the womb (Brisbane 64). The lungs begin to expand and contract, preparing the muscles for breathing (Brisbane 64). The time in which the baby is born is a very critical. In some situations, a baby can be born as early as 7 months. When a baby is born too early, his ar her organs are not usually fully formed. This can result in many complications and health problems. Including, If premature pregnancy is the case, the baby would need some intensive care in hospitals. If the baby survives the stages, at the end of the nine month of pregnancy the baby will turn to a head-down position to prepare for birth. If the baby is not in the head-down position and in breech position a cesarean section may be required, which can cause many more complications. If a baby passes all these crucial factors, it is guaranteed to be born

The Mother: Okay, now I’m getting pissed off. Evernight I have been in so much pain I can’t sleep, I’ve probably only had 5 hours of sleep tops today and has been this way all month. On top of that I can’t get off the bed easily, and I can’t move or walk around for long periods of time. My husband laughs each time he sees me try to get off the bed, but that pisses me off even more. Every task that seems to be easy has become difficult, and my entire body aches all the time. At times I find myself feeling breathless most of the time, and that scares me. But other than that, life’s still good. My doctor also advised me that if I am having Braxton Hicks Contractions, they are a sign that my body is getting ready for labor. Third trimester Braxton Hicks contractions may increase in frequency and may cause the mother some degree of pain. These contractions may even occur with a regular rhythm (10 to 20 minutes apart) and are sometimes called false labor pains.

Other possible warning signs include abdominal or back pain and vaginal bleeding; this could mean a condition called placental abruption. Always err on the side of caution and call your doctor if you are concerned.

Views today demonstrate a viable singleton fetus at 31 weeks 0 days in vertex presentation with an anterior placenta. Fetal biometry appears symmetric and corresponds with stated EDD falling at the 56%ile. Interval growth is noted; however, the growth percentage did trend down from the 80%ile to the 56%ile. Follow-up fetal anatomy visualized as normal or was previously documented as normal. Ductal velocity today measured at 69.2 cm/se, which falls within normal limits. AFI remains reassuring at 12.6 cm. BPP 8/8. Doppler studies are normal in value and wave form.

The increased blood volume pressurises your blood vessels and results in varicose veins. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, leg cramps, feet swelling and bleeding gums are likely to continue in week 25 of your pregnancy.

As your pregnancy progresses in the last trimester you will feel more and more tired with every passing day. The fatigue you experience is attributed to the extra weight you are carrying and the strain on your back. Remember to be kind to your body and take as many breaks as you can manage through the day. You might have days when you feel you can run a mile and then there will be days when you just want to sit in front of the television. Cash in on the good days and get some amount of physical activity incorporated into your routine so as to keep your muscles conditioned.

Some women are fortunate enough to not experience any tell-tale symptoms of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, fatigue, food cravings, headaches, soreness, and back pain. In other cases, women can have light symptoms that are mistaken for other health issues, such as indigestion, food poisoning, or cramps. Furthermore, while it’s normal for the baby to start moving around and kicking in the second trimester, not all baby’s do. It’s possible that the baby is moving; however, because the placenta is in front of the baby, the woman doesn’t feel anything.

Lifespan development occurs from birth to death. First, there are birth stages that each individual undergoes: germinal, embryonic, fetal. I was born early, however, this did not affect my future development. As I grew up, I got taller, my hair lightened and then darkened again. I also grew stronger as my physical development progressed. My brain grew, my senses and motor skills heightened, and my health fluctuated as I went through life. While I was physically developing, I was also cognitively developing. Going through school and academic programs, I learned new skills and concepts. My attention span expanded as I aged, and my memory grew to be more reliable and efficient. Also, my language skills increased as I learned both english and

As your body changes to make space for you're developing child, you may have body throbs, for example, back, stomach area, crotch, or thigh torment. Stretch stamps on the midriff, bosoms, thighs, or backside, obscuring of the skin around the areolas, a line on the skin running from midsection catch to pubic hairline. Patches of darker skin, ordinarily over the cheeks, brow, nose, or upper lip. Fixes regularly coordinate on both sides of the face. This is here and there called the cover of pregnancy, numb or shivering hands, called carpal passage disorder. Tingling on the guts, palms, and soles of the feet or swelling of the lower legs, fingers, and face.