Foetus & Uterus

D. Crowley, 2007

Foetus & Uterus

To be able to label a foetus in the uterus, and know the function of each part

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Pregnancy

Using the worksheet, try and fill in all the blanks (using the key words)

The draw lines from the diagram to the correct name and the correct function

Pregnancy

Key PartsPlacenta - attached to the uterus and allows materials to pass between the mother and foetus

Umbilical cord - carries blood between the foetus and the placenta

Amnion - the bag which surrounds the foetus (contains amniotic fluid) aiding protection

The foetus gets all its materials for growth and development from the mother

But - all materials within the mother’s blood can be passed to the developing foetus - including harmful substances such as virus’ or dangerous chemicals

This is why smoking not only kills the mum, but also their unborn baby!

Protection

What do you think is necessary for a pregnant woman to do / not do to ensure her unborn baby is as healthy as possible?

Write down what you think in a ‘do’ and ‘do not’ column

Do!

When pregnant, women should: -Eat a greater amount (they are feeding themselves and their baby) and drink enough fluids

Get plenty of rest / sleep

Get advice from medical professionals about medicated drugs they are taking

Do not!

When pregnant, women should not: -Smoke!

Take illegal drugs

Work to hard

Diet

Undertake strenuous exercise

Get stressed!

Poster

Your task is to create an informative poster telling expectant mothers some key information

You can either give all the information, or make a poster for the do’s or do not’s

It needs to be eye catching some mums-to-be will want to pick it up, but it must include key scientific information!