Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Perceived Control, Breast Milk, Herpes Simplex Virus

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Prof

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8 weeks called an embryo and from then on, it is called a fetus: embryo: the developing organism between the second and eighth weeks of gestation, fetus: developing organism from the eight week of gestation to delivery. Possibly better to have intercourse every 24 to 48 hours or about four times during the week of ovulation. Development of the conceptus: gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia are both conditions that can affect the woman and baby during pregnancy. Various drugs are also capable of crossing this barrier, which can affect the fetus: placenta releases large quantities of estrogen and progesterone which may cause various symptoms of pregnancy. Also produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg: chorion and amnion are two membranes surrounding the fetus. Amniotic fluid works to cushion the fetus against possible injury and maintain temperature. Despite many people"s concerns, sexual intercourse is generally safe during pregnancy.