Answer:
a) An egg is released (ovulation), sperm is ejaculated during intercourse, the sperm and egg fuse, then the egg is fertilized (zygote).
b)
First trimester -
The first 12 weeks
The placenta begins to support embryo
Woman gains weight
Experience symptoms such as morning sickness
After 8 weeks, it’s a fetus
At the end of the trimester, the fetus has arms, legs, fingers, etc.
The heart and nervous system formed.
Second trimester -
12th to 24th week
Morning sickness and tiredness pass
Weight still gains
Aches
Fetus starts moving
Maturation of organs and body systems
Hair forms
Fetus is about a foot-long
The fetus weighs more than one pound.
Third trimester -
Women’s body is preparing for birth
Breasts feel tender
May feel some contractions
Fetal systems grow
Fetus’ eyes are open
Fetus sucks on fingers or thumb
The fetus is 6-9 pounds
c) When you first go into labor, the uterus begins to contract and her water usually breaks. Hopefully, you get to the hospital before the first stage begins. The cervix starts to thin out, the contractions get the most intense, some women use drugs for pain management, then she starts the next stage. The next stage is the actual childbirth. The woman has to push for the baby to come out of the vagina, and some might get an episiotomy since the skin between the labia and anus might tear. Some situations require a C- section if it’s too dangerous for the mom to push. The third stage is after birth. The umbilical cord is cut and the placenta is taking out.
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