Introduction
Fetal development is an important and fascinating topic in biology and inreal life. As the child grows in his mother’s womb, he is at a delicate andvulnerable stage of life. Many of the choices the mother makes can affectthe child for the rest of his life. What stages does the child go throughon his journey to birth? What does he look like? What is he able to do atdifferent stages of development? Fetal development is complex. Consider the following:
- How far has the child developed when a mother typically finds out she is pregnant?
- When can the first heartbeat or brain waves be detected?
- When can the child feel pain?
- When can the child hear?
- What happens if a mother drinks during pregnancy?
- Why are some children born with conditions like Down Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
- What is the best way to care for the mother and child to insure their health?
These are the kinds of questions that we will explore in this WebQuest.