12 Chapter 2 Conclusion

In this chapter we looked at:

  • Heredity, including genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities
  • Conception
  • The germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages of prenatal development
  • Influences on prenatal development including teratogens and maternal and paternal factors
  • Complications of pregnancy
  • Infertility and options for building families Now let’s explore birth and the newborn baby.[1]
  1. Child Growth and Development by Jennifer Paris, Antoinette Ricardo, & Dawn Rymond licensed under CC BY 4.0 ↵

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