Pregnancy and Birth: Stages in the Life Cycle
3 LD
Social Science
Course Description
The following subtopics are to be addressed:
Subtopic 1:
pregnancy as a stage of human development
Subtopic 2:
growth and development of the fetus
Subtopic 3:
effects of pregnancy upon family members
Subtopic 4:
health risks of mother and baby
Subtopic 5:
societal and ethical issues, such as fertility treatments, teenage mothers, adoption
Subtopic 6:
implications of genetic selection and counseling