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1. The first stage of gestation, during which rapid cell division occurs is known as the
stage: blastogenic
2. Development occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called
the stage.: embryonic
3. The stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a
period of growth.: fetal
4. All pregnancies are divided into equal time periods, known as
, each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty
seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term: three, trimesters
5. Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning sickness during
pregnancy.: 1. Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller meals,
2. Having good ventilation when cooking
3. Avoiding large amounts of liquid at one time
6. Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.-
: Prolactin
7. As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the and the letdown
reflex
to secrete milk.: lobules
8. During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in pro- tein and
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