This document discusses the author's interest in developmental psychology from conception through infancy. Specifically, the author enjoys learning about prenatal development and the milestones that occur in each trimester of pregnancy. The author has a personal connection to this topic through their female family members and experiences assisting pregnant women. Their goal is to become a registered nurse and later specialize in perinatal nursing to work with mothers and newborns.

1. Kayla M. Ford
Lethbridge College
PSY 1170-C06

2. My favorite part of Developmental
Psychology you ask?
The assessment of the
human race from
Conception to Infancy

3. … And Every Aspect
Physical, sensory, and perceptual
development in infancy
Trimester experiences Milestones in Prenatal
Development
Assisted Human Reproduction Genetics
Prenatal fetal behaviour
Stages of Labor

4. My favorite being….
The Milestones of Prenatal Development
&
Trimester Experience
ImplantationGerminal Stage Embryonic Stage Fetal Stage

5. These milestones and trimester
experiences include…
Figure 1: First trimester

6. Milestones and trimesters
cont’d…
Figure 2: Second trimester

7. Milestones and trimesters
cont’d…
Figure 3: Third trimester

8. WHY????
1. I HAVE A LOT OF WOMEN IN MY
FAMILY
2. Many started families reasonably early
for this day and age
3. I Loved helping them out and caring
for them while they were human
incubators
4. Many of them were hard working
women that needed a babysitter
Figure 4: Matthew, 5 wks

9. Also…
The beginning of life is by far its greatest
aspect to learn about!
This is the stage where
human beings grow the
most and my love of
biology makes this part
of developmental
psychology extremely
interesting to me
Figure 5: Fetus

10. Complications
I have had many encounters
and experiences with pregnant
women. However, they weren’t
always pleasant outcomes.
Statistics show that 70-75% of
all conceptions miscarry
(About.com, 2015). The first
ever delivery I’ve seen was of a
stillborn (a baby born already
deceased). It changed my view
on pregnancies and made me
realize how important each
step was.
Figure 6

11. My professional life
I am currently a 2nd year Bachelor of
Nursing student and plan to graduate
and become a registered nurse in the
next 2⅟₂ years.
Figure 8
Figure 7

12. After my Diploma
Being an RN is my goal but I don’t
want to stop there.
There are many areas where
registered nurses can specialize in.
I want to specialize in perinatal
nursing after I obtain my Bachelor’s
degree.
Figure 9

13. Perinatal Nursing
Perinatal registered nurses
work in partnership with
childbearing women and
their families, providing
education and support that
empower their patients
with the skills to care for
their families.
Figure 10: Perinatal nurse with Mother

14. Roles as a Perinatal Nurse
• Monitors the pregnancy;
• Assesses the progression of labor, monitors the status of
mother and baby, maintains a sense of calm and comfort
during labor, and supports the family;
• Fosters the new mother-infant relationship, teaches
parenting skills, and assesses and supports the mother
in her recovery from childbirth;
• Evaluates the newborn’s early adjustment to life
(OnCourse Learning, 2015)

15. MY Decision
I never thought I’d do post
secondary until I found
something I was passionate
about.
Then I never imagined even
considering doing extra
schooling after my 4years were
up, but I will push for this goal
because I’m really interested in
this field Figure 11

16. References
About.com. (2015). Making Sense of Miscarriage Statistics. About Health. Retrieved from:
http://miscarriage.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/miscarriage-statistics.htm
OnCourse Learning. (2015). Perinatal Nurse. Nurse.com. Retrieved from:
http://www.nurse.com/students/CareersInNursing/Specialties/PER.htm
Figure 1. Retrieved from: http://chartdiagrams.com/tag/pregnancy-month-by-month/
Figure 2. Retrieved from: http://chartdiagrams.com/tag/pregnancy-month-by-month/
Figure 3. Retrieved from: http://chartdiagrams.com/tag/pregnancy-month-by-month/
Figure 4. Retrieved from: IMAG0355.jpg
Figure 5. Retrieved from: http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/toddlers-discuss-
memories-from-being-in-mothers-womb/
Figure 6. Retrieved from: http://www.popsugar.com/moms/What-Say-Pregnant-Women-
6670259#photo-6670259
Figure 7. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge_College
Figure 8. Retrieved from: http://www.onlineeducationincanada.com/diplomas-certifications/
Figure 9. Retrieved from: http://www.myparkingsign.com/Parking-Signs/No-Stopping-Signs.aspx
Figure 10. Retrieved from: http://www.travelnursing.org/obstetrics-nursing.php
Figure 11. Retrieved from:http://quotesgram.com/professional-work-quotes/