This discussion is based on the assigned textbook reading from Lally & Valentine-French (2017) and unit presentations.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:42 pm
This discussion is based on the assigned textbook reading from Lally & Valentine-French (2017) and unit presentations. Before contributing to the discussion, review the required reading and unit course activities. Initial posts are due prior to the end of day 4 and the discussions will conclude at 11:59pm (EST) 10:59pm (CST) on day 7.
Select ONE prompt from the list below for your initial response.
Please provide thorough and well-developed answers for your initial post. Be sure to support your postings with specific references to the assigned readings, as well as any other relevant scholarly research you find appropriate. Provide some examples from the required text and/or an external scholarly source. You may add information from your own experiences to complement the scholarly information presented. The best initial posts are a combination of personal experience with academic support.
Questions:
Identify and discuss a chromosomal abnormality. Explain the role of genetic as well as its advantages and disadvantages. (USLO 2.1, 2.2, 2.5)
Discuss at least 3 concerns that an expectant mother over the age of 35 may face an increased risk of. (USLO 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)
We often focus on maternal factors when discussing fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development. However, there are also paternal factors that influence each of these processes. Explain what genetic and environmental influences the father or sperm donor plays in fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development. (2.5, 2.6)
Discuss potential concerns associated with infants and co-sleeping. (USLO 2.5)
Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). What are 3 ways to prevent SIDS? (2.9)
Discuss when solid foods should be introduced to infants. (USLO 2.10)
Select ONE prompt from the list below for your initial response.
Please provide thorough and well-developed answers for your initial post. Be sure to support your postings with specific references to the assigned readings, as well as any other relevant scholarly research you find appropriate. Provide some examples from the required text and/or an external scholarly source. You may add information from your own experiences to complement the scholarly information presented. The best initial posts are a combination of personal experience with academic support.
Questions:
Identify and discuss a chromosomal abnormality. Explain the role of genetic as well as its advantages and disadvantages. (USLO 2.1, 2.2, 2.5)
Discuss at least 3 concerns that an expectant mother over the age of 35 may face an increased risk of. (USLO 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)
We often focus on maternal factors when discussing fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development. However, there are also paternal factors that influence each of these processes. Explain what genetic and environmental influences the father or sperm donor plays in fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development. (2.5, 2.6)
Discuss potential concerns associated with infants and co-sleeping. (USLO 2.5)
Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). What are 3 ways to prevent SIDS? (2.9)
Discuss when solid foods should be introduced to infants. (USLO 2.10)