A Brief Note On The Stages Of Pregnancy - 1398 Words

Whitney Keslar Jennifer Moffett ENG 1123-428 29 January 2016 Three Stages of Pregnancy Congratulations! You just found out that you are going to be a new mother. I am sure that you are experiencing a lot of emotions right now, such as excitement and fear. Pregnancy can be extremely overwhelming, regardless of whether it is your first, second or even fifth. â€Å"Each year there are approximately 4 million births in the U.S.† (Elbel par.2). Not only will the new mother-to-be go through these trimesters but the unborn child as well, which we will discuss. From personal experience, no two pregnancies are the same. My first pregnancy was a breeze and had no issues. My second one has been nothing but a headache. Don’t get me wrong pregnancy is rough, but hey a normal pregnancy only lasts for only nine months! Women who get to experience pregnancy will go through three stages called trimesters. The first stage is called the first trimester. Sounds simple enough right? This trimester is the most fragile one out of the three. It consists of week one through week thirteen. With this stage being the most critical part of the baby’s development, the brain, heart and lungs will develop during this time frame (Knapp par. 4). As for the mother, â€Å"Things a pregnant woman may experience in the first trimester include nausea, vomiting, food cravings, food aversions, fatigue, mood swings, constipation, swelling and tender breasts, frequent urination and headaches, according to the U.S. DepartmentShow MoreRelatedSmoking Cigarettes Affects The Body1172 Words   |  5 Pagesa growing concern since it has many disadvantages when it comes to pregnancy. However, for a long period of time, the world did not know the effects smoking had on our bodies. Therefore, recently smoking has been a nationwide controversial issue. Furthermore, women today are becoming more aware of the maj or health concerns, especially smoking during pregnancy. Conversely, some believe it is a great stress reliever for pregnancy, but in reality, smoking harms the baby. Pregnant women should not beRead MorePrevention of Alcohol Abuse Among Pregnant Women1306 Words   |  5 PagesPrevention of Alcohol abuse among pregnant women Introduction The drug abuse menace has been indicated to be one of the leading factors that negatively affect people at whatever stage of life right from the fetus stage to the fully grown baby and the adulthood. Of greater interest in this case is the persistent and ever increasing abuse of alcohol among other substances among pregnant women and teenagers in particular. There are repercussions that come with the alcohol abuse and there is thereforeRead MoreAbortion : The Medical Or Surgical Termination Of A Pregnancy1529 Words   |  7 PagesAbortion refers to the medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy. It is argued that a woman has a right over her pregnancy and hence the woman could decide on whether to abort on not. As a result, the woman should not be compelled to give birth when the woman is not able to or does not intend to carry the pregnancy to its full term. For instance, in the United States, women have the right to decide on their destiny regarding pregnancy. It is projected that approximately 14 million chemical abortionsRead MoreThe Pregnancy Of A Foetus Diagnosed With Down Syndrome1610 Words   |  7 Pages Discuss the challenges facing parents today in deciding to terminate or continue with the pregnancy of a foetus diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Introduction Having a child comes with not only positive experiences, but also pressure and other adjustment matters. If you are told that your unborn child is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, your perspectives and concerns may change significantly. Known as a genetic disorder that is estimated to occur in 1 out of every 650- 1000 live births (Bittles GlassonRead Morenot obtained the status of illegality yet. He then said therefore when the Ninth Amendment was1700 Words   |  7 Pagesalso did not Rote 11 Consistently enforce its law. Floyd became more hesitant as the justices pushed him for scientific evidence to support the states position that life began at the moment of impregnation. He directed the justices to the states brief, which outlined the development of the human embryo into a fetus from about seven to nine days after conception. What about six days? Justice Marshall wanted to know. Or five days, or four? This statue goes all the way back to one hour, heRead MoreIn the Womb4078 Words   |  17 Pagesplaying with their noses and feet, and twins interacting with each other. I cried at parts. Pro: Aside from a brief (and very low-key) clip where a doctor does a minor surgery on an unborn fetus along with a few short clips of doctors performing ultrasound, there were NO HOSPITAL SCENES or doctors in the film. Woot! The best part ever: The film follows only one mother through her pregnancy and ends with her giving birth. I grumbled my way through a few mildly irritating parts of the film, but wheRead MoreThesis: Should Abortions Be Legal?6429 Words   |  26 PagesShould Abortions be Legal? Regina Corroa PH103 Informal Logic Barri Mallin June 20, 2010 Should Abortions be Legal? Thesis Abortion is defined as intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception (O’Brien). Abortion is a very touchy subject that has been around for thousands of years. When emotions are used for reasoning this is called a fallacy. With this particular issue the fallacy â€Å"slippery slope† is very common in the persuasion of arguments (Moore, p 182). Slippery slope is when oneRead MoreAdolescent Development2890 Words   |  12 Pagesthroughout our whole life span. Developmental stages are the progress that occurs in humans from the time they are born until they grow old and die. Originally beginning with infants and children, development will subsequently progress into adolescence, followed by adult, and lastly elderly. The development occur in many fields, namely physical, perceptual, cognitive, moral and social. Adolescence Overview Adolescence is the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood. It generallyRead MoreThesis, Term Paper, Essay, Research Paper21993 Words   |  88 PagesCHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT Adolescent pregnancy has long been a worldwide social and educational concern for the developed, developing and underdeveloped countries. Many countries continue to experience high incidence of teenage pregnancy despite the intervention strategies that have been put in place. In 1990 approximately 530,000 teenagers in the United States became pregnant, 51% of whom gave birth (Coley Chase-Lansdale, 1998). Available literature suggests that fertilityRead MoreEssay on Evaluating the Current Law on Abortion3636 Words   |  15 PagesEvaluating the Current Law on Abortion An abortion is the ending of a pregnancy before the foetus is developed enough to survive outside of the womb (viability). Abortion can be accidental (miscarriage) or deliberate (termination). The legal definition of ‘Abortion’ is the intentional destruction of the foetus in the womb, or any untimely delivery brought about with intent to cause the death of the foetus (William, textbook, 252) Medical definition is the removal