There are three major stages from conception to birth.  They are...

There are three major stages from conception to birth.  They are the germinal stage (first two weeks following conception); the embryonic stage (until the end of the eighth week); and the fetal stage (until birth). Complete a table, like the one below, making sure to identify the development that happens in each stage and how the development is affected by outside influences, both positive and negative.  Finally, list your recommendations for the healthy development of a child.

Stages	Development	Influences	Affects	Recommendations
Germinal
Embryonic
Fetal

Post your table in the discussion forum and share examples from your own experience or from the experience of others that can be associated with prenatal development.  

Guided Response: Review your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two by examining their tables and providing any developments they may have missed or placed in the wrong stage.   Make suggestions for recommendations that will increase positive influences on prenatal development and decrease negative influences on prenatal development.