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Prenatal development is the process through which a baby grows and develops inside the mother’s womb from conception until birth. This period is very important because it lays the foundation for the baby’s physical and psychological health. The prenatal period lasts about nine months, or approximately 270 to 280 days. It is divided into three main stages: Germinal, embryonic period and fetal.
4. Factors affecting prenatal development
4.3. Diseases in the mother:
- HIV/AIDS: Can be passed to the baby, but proper treatment can prevent this.
- Genital Herpes: Can infect the baby during birth, causing serious problems like brain or eye damage.
- Syphilis: Can harm the baby if untreated, causing birth defects or miscarriage.
- Rubella: If caught early in pregnancy, it can cause deafness, heart problems, or disabilities in the baby. It can be prevented with vaccination before pregnancy.
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