This final paper will discuss the ongoing debate of genetic/prenatal testing. Procedures for genetic/prenatal testing have been available since the early 1970’s (Press‚ 2008‚ pp. 73-78). Genetic testing identifies abnormalities or changes in the chromosomes and genes. This type of testing is used to confirm or deny a suspected genetic condition or used to predict a person’s chances of developing or passing on a certain disorder (Grant‚ 2000). Once the woman wants to go ahead with the genetic testing
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During the fetal stage of development‚ approximately week 10 to week 14‚ I learned the baby’s facial structures become clear and established‚ and their tooth buds begin to form. Next‚ the child’s tissues and organs will grow and develop‚ while the webbing aspect diminishes from their fingers and toes. At this point in the fetal stage‚ the baby begins to develop fingerprints and fingernails‚ and the child will begin to create a fist with his/her hands and curl their toes. While the child continues
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Argument Against Prenatal Genetic Screening In this essay‚ I will argue that prenatal screening for disabilities for the intent of actively choosing to have a child without a disability is immoral. By disability‚ I mean the definition provided in a medical dictionary: “A disadvantage or deficiency‚ especially a physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement”. This does not include diseases that are considered inevitably and irreversibly fatal‚ nor does it include birth
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The Prenatal Environment of the Developing Organism 1 The developing unborn baby is being studied today in ways that were not possible a short time ago. Increased sophistication in technology‚ such as ultrasound imaging‚ has allowed us to examine the developing organism early in development and with great detail. Newer technology‚ such as the MRI‚ is giving us an even more accurate‚ intricate description of the developing fetus (Fetal MRI‚ 2004). Where are we going with this technology?
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Prenatal Development References: Santrock (2009). Child Development Berk (2008). Infants‚ Children‚ and Adolescents Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms • • • • • • • • • Spotting or Implantation bleeding Delay in menstruation Swollen/tender breasts Fatigue/tiredness Nausea/Morning sickness Backaches and headaches Frequent Urination Darkening of Areolas Food craving or food aversion The Course of Prenatal Development • Divided into 3 periods: The Germinal Period The Embryonic Period The Fetal
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before an infant is born. This essay discusses its stages‚ their landmarks‚ and what environmental influences can occur throughout the entire prenatal process. The prenatal stage is not just about growth‚ but involves various complex processes that can be affected by external forces. Literature Review Germinal Stage: In the textbook titled Child Development (2013)‚ author Laura Berk writes the beginning of life as we know it starts with male and female. Each possess reproductive gametes that are
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also starts to form‚ which is called organogenesis. As the foetus grows‚ they follow two principle which are‚ cephalocaudal and proximodistal‚ where the body that grows from head to toe and chest to outwards respectively. The last stage of prenatal development is the fetal period. Throughout this period‚ the foetus is able to move around‚ the gender of the foetus can be make known to Mrs Weng‚ and the foetus’ facial features are formed. This also means that every part of the foetus is form and the
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References: 3. HEMMINKI E‚ 2005 PREGNANCY SAFER/PROMOTING EFFECTIVE PRENATAL CARE. 5. ENKIN M‚ 1989. EFFECTIVE CARE IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. OXFORD‚ OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS‚. 6. BANTA D. (2003). EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTENATAL AND POST NATAL CARE 7
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Dangers of Drug Use i Pregnancy and the Dangers of Drug Use Sarah McVicker Psychology 201 Lifespan Development Professor Sally Vyain October 7‚ 2007 Pregnancy and the Dangers of Drug Use It is very important for a mother to lead a healthy lifestyle when she becomes pregnant. She must eat healthy‚ get lots of rest‚ and exercise regularly. It is even more imperative that she avoids things that may harm her or potentially her baby. Amongst things she must avoid‚ alcohol‚ cigarettes
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Prenatal Development has three main stages. The first stage‚ also known as the germinal period‚ begins with conception that creates a fertilized egg. The cell division begins 24 to 36 hours after the conception. The mass of the cells‚ known as the embryo‚ is the next stage of the prenatal development. The beginning of this period is the time when the mass of cells becomes distinct human being. By the tenth week‚ the gestational stage of the embryo has acquired the basic form and the next period
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