Study Question Five

• Q5. List and describe key periods during gestation as described in the lecture and reading.
• Embryonic Period, also known as the First Trimester
• Fetal Period, also known as the Second Trimester
• Prepartum Period, also known as the Third Trimester
• Embryonic Period is when the embryo develops major organs and structures
• Fetal Period is when embryo becomes a fetus and major growth and maturation occur
• Prepartum Period is leading up to labor and delivery