Stages of psychological development

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Stage (08 weeks to birth)
Rapid growth in size and mass, changes in body proportions, development of function in tissues, organs and systems. Fetus can respond to the sounds with the development in hearing. Throughout the fetal stage the brain continuously grow and develop. Around 36 weeks, the fetus is almost ready for birth and by week 37 all organs are developed enough where fetus can survive outside the womb without many of the risks associated with premature birth. Until 40 weeks fetus continuously grow and gain weight and get ready for the birth.
Issues at the Prenatal Stage

Genetic and environmental factors can affect the development at this stage. Mother should take a good care of herself and should receive prenatal care because the developing fetus is completely depending on mother's life. This can reduce the risk of complications to the mother and fetus during pregnancy period. Mother should get medical care to prevent certain birth defects. Through placenta fetus ...

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capacities help the new born to interact with the environment from the moment of birth. These reflexes are critical for survival and these are inborn automatic reflexes to respond for particular form of stimulations.

Some of Common Infant Motor Reflexes
Reflex
Stimulus / Action
Sucking
Automatic, unlearned motion that infant do with their mouth. Where in response to inserting a nipple or finger into baby's mouth, the infant begins rhythmically sucking. This is required for its survival.
Blinking
In response to a puff of air, the infant closes both eyes
Grasping
In response to an object pressed against its palm, ...

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