Exploring the Stages of Fetal Development

The video explains the stages of pregnancy, divided into three trimesters. It covers the development of the embryo into a fetus, highlighting key changes in each trimester. The first trimester involves initial organ formation, the second trimester sees further development and the onset of fetal movements, and the third trimester prepares the baby for birth. Key physiological changes in the mother and baby are discussed, including the development of the baby's organs and the mother's experience of Braxton Hicks contractions.

How long does the first trimester last?

• Up to 10 weeks

• Up to 12 weeks

• 13 to 26 weeks

• 27 weeks to birth

What marks the transition from an embryo to a fetus?

• Formation of the limbs

• Start of the second trimester

• Development of the heart

• By the end of week 9

What is the approximate length of the baby at 12 weeks?

• 8 centimeters

• 15 centimeters

• 6 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

What is the function of the umbilical cord?

• Connects the baby to the placenta

• Helps the baby move

• Supports the baby's breathing

• Protects the baby in the womb

What is the role of amniotic fluid?

• To cushion and protect the baby

• To assist in digestion

• To facilitate breathing

• To provide nutrients

When can the baby first hear sounds?

• At birth

• During the second trimester

• In the first trimester

• After birth

What significant development occurs in the baby's sensory abilities during the second trimester?

• The baby can touch

• The baby can see

• The baby can hear

• The baby can taste

What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

• Signs of immediate labor

• Painless tightenings of the womb

• Dangerous contractions requiring medical attention

• Normal contractions during the first trimester

When does the baby start making breathing movements?

• In the first trimester

• In the second trimester

• After birth

• Throughout the third trimester

How does the baby's position change at the end of the pregnancy?

• It changes to prepare for birth

• It shifts frequently

• It remains the same

• It becomes less defined