10.1: Introduction to Conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth
After completing this module, students should have a working knowledge of:
- Fertilization
- Implantation of the Zygote
- Pregnancy from the perspective of the fetus
- Pregnancy from the perspective of the mother
- Childbirth
Introduction
This chapter will cover pregnancy, from conception to birth. The chapter will include fertilization, implantation of the zygote, becoming a fetus, the three trimesters, and the progressive development of the fetus through the weeks of pregnancy. It will cover the topic of birth and different birthing methods.