Conception to Birth 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. ...

1. Conception to Birth
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

2. 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.