Pregnancy

Critically (analyse/evaluate)

Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate)

Examine

Inquire into

• research and assess the effects of drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, prohibited drugs and prescription and over-the-counter medication during pregnancy 

What are the main tests used in pregnancy?

Take notes from text book 8-10

Create a pros and cons table about Tests

Watch the clip above and answer the following questions.

1. What are the reasons an individual or couple may choose to use prenatal screening?

2. What are the potential issues that may arise from this kind of testing?

Stick in the sheet with stages of foetal development

1. Brainstorm - preparations families would have to make for the birth of a child.

2. Categorise the changes into the following categories 

• • changing health behaviours

  • enhancing knowledge and skills

  • modifying the physical environment

  • organising finances

Complete the critical review from your textbook pg 17. Using one of the sites below

Read through the guidelines  and answer the following questions:

• Create a diet for one day that includes all of the recommended requirements

• Evaluate the appropriateness of the following diet for a pregnant woman. 

Breakfast:

• poached egg on toast with avocado

Snack:

• apple 

• handful of almonds

Lunch:

• Grilled Chicken Salad- baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, celery, Grilled chicken

Snack:

• Donut

• Chocolate milkshake

Dinner:

• Steak and chips with a side salad

Dessert:

• Cheesecake

Watch the videos 

Write down what you learned- new information to you

Write down any questions you have?

How helpful do you think this type of class would be for new parents?

Jig Saw activity.  Each person in a group will be allocated one birthing choice. They need to go and learn about the choice and return to their group and teach the group about the important aspects of the option. Each person should end up with a full understanding of each of the choices.  You can use other websites also if you need more information.

Click on the link below- go to birth environment

Watch the different births in the above clips and discuss the importance of support persons when giving birth

Read the passages in your textbook (pg. 35 -  40) on postnatal issues and  then examine the scenarios in the google doc below.

1. In groups of 2-3 pick one of the real scenarios below and discuss the importance of postnatal follow-up and strategies that a new mother can implement in order to prevent or avoid postnatal issues. Be sure to discuss:

• Types of postnatal issues that can arise for a new mother.

• Examine the types of behaviours to avoid if postnatal issues are evident (e.g. such as in postnatal depression).

2. a. Imagining you are the new mother in your chosen scenario, take the 'Mental Health Checklist' quiz according to the identified postnatal issues in your scenario. Take note of the results and follow up-advice. Make summary dot points on what your score means, what is advised to do and who you can contact.

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/maternal-mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-checklist-for-mums 

 2. b. Create a checklist for the mother in your chosen scenario, of protective behaviours that can be implemented during the prenatal and postnatal period in order to avoid the issues identified in your chosen scenario.