Nursing Care Plan on Fetal Development, Stages of Fetal Development,
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Nursing Care Plan on Fetal Development 1. Introduction Define fetal development as the process through which a fertilized egg grows and transforms into a baby over 40 weeks. Emphasize the importance of monitoring fetal development for maternal and neonatal health. State the objectives: ensuring optimal maternal and fetal health, guiding parents, and preventing abnormalities. 2. Stages of Fetal Development 2.1 Germinal Stage (Weeks 1-2) Processes: fertilization, zygote formation, and implantation. Key nursing focus: Early pregnancy signs. Nutrition, particularly folic acid to prevent neural tube defects. 2.2 Embryonic Stage (Weeks 3-8) Development highlights: Formation of major organs (heart, brain, spinal cord). Limb buds begin to appear. Nursing interventions: Educate on teratogenic risks (e.g., medications, smoking, alcohol). Encourage frequent prenatal check-ups and lab tests (e.g., hCG levels). 2.3 Fetal Stage (Weeks 9-birth) Dev...