The document discusses the uterus, which houses the developing baby, and the process of childbirth. It describes how the baby is attached to the mother via the umbilical cord, which provides oxygen and food to the baby while removing waste. The baby floats in amniotic fluid inside the uterus, which supports and protects the baby from shocks.

1. Reproduction 7B3
• Targets
• 1. To learn about the uterus as the home of
the developing baby
• 2. To observe how a baby is born and
appreciate the nature of childbirth

2. KEY WORDS
• Placenta
• Fetus
• Umbilical cord
• Placenta

3. The growing baby
• The baby is attached
to its mother by the
umbilical cord. This
cord brings oxygen
and food to the baby
from its mother. It also
takes out waste like
carbon dioxide and
urea.

4. Amniotic fluid
• The amniotic fluid
surrounds the baby to
support the baby and
protect it from shocks
and bumps.