Pregnancy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the different stages of pregnancy and explain the importance of support during pregnancy.
Key learning points
- Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each with unique physiological changes and development milestones.
- Emotional support and practical help from partners, family and healthcare professionals are important.
- Miscarriages can happen at any stage of pregnancy but are most common in the first twelve weeks.
Keywords
Gestation - refers to the period from conception to birth, typically lasting around 40 weeks
Trimester - one of the three stages of pregnancy, each lasting about three months
Antenatal - relating to the care and support given during pregnancy and before birth
Common misconception
Morning sickness only occurs in the morning.
Although commonly called 'morning sickness', nausea can occur at any time of day during pregnancy, not just in the morning.
Teacher tip
You could use fruit or vegetables to illustrate the size of the foetus at each stage of pregnancy.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Using or drinking too much alcohol can make it harder to think clearly and to communicate in a relationship.
Q2.Match each term to its correct definition.
freely saying yes to something, without pressure or coercion
methods used to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
in this context, the process of giving birth
Q3.What is the legal age of consent for sexual activity in England?
Q4.Which of these statements about pregnancy is true?
Q5.What is an example of a healthy intimate relationship?
Q6.How can drinking too much alcohol affect a person's ability to make safe decisions in a relationship?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following terms to their correct definitions.
the period from conception to birth, typically lasting around 40 weeks
relating to the care and support given during pregnancy & before birth
the moment when a sperm fertilises an egg
Q2.Pregnancy is divided into three , each with unique physical changes and development milestones.
Q3.During which part of pregnancy are miscarriages most common?
Q4.Emotional support and practical help from partners, family and are essential for managing the challenges of pregnancy.
Q5.Match the trimester to the period that it occurs in pregnancy.
0-13 weeks
14-26 weeks
27-40 weeks
Q6.Which of the following statements about nausea during pregnancy is true?
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