BUZZ QUESTION:
What are beginnings and what affects do the beginnings of a child's life have on later development?
When we talk about beginnings, we talk about the first developments of a child and how prenatal developments and birth can affect the child later on. There are many things that should be considered about pregnancy and birth, but a few will be highlighted now.
What are beginnings and what affects do the beginnings of a child's life have on later development?
When we talk about beginnings, we talk about the first developments of a child and how prenatal developments and birth can affect the child later on. There are many things that should be considered about pregnancy and birth, but a few will be highlighted now.
TeratogensTeratogens are environmental agents that harm the health of a fetus. Some common teratogens include:
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The New ParentAfter a baby is born, there are many things that new parents have to learn to incorporate in their daily lives. Mothers may experience baby blues, an indescribable sadness that seems to be for no reason. It can develop into post-partum depression, a more serious condition that may need treatment. Women tend to worry more about the baby's physical appearance and whether or not the baby is developing properly. The father feels the reality of becoming a dad when he sees the sonogram, and after the baby is born fathers like to be involved by holding the baby and watching him/her grow. Men tend to worry about providing for the family. Both parents experience a change in lifestyle, being exhausted often, more chores, fighting more often, and inability to go out. However, parents report to feeling gratified for their work when they watch their babies grow and develop.
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TemperamentThe temperament of a baby is a baby is the emotional style he or she displays reponding to certain events. Temperament can be characterized when a baby seems to be "easygoing" and "relaxed" or "fidgety" or "temperamental". Scientists have been studying the result of genes and heredity on temperament. The types of temperament are easy, difficult and slow-to-warm.
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