...Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Vee Dubb PSY/280 August 12, 2012 Adams James Memo To: Pregnant and Postpartum Women From: Developmental Psychologist Subject: Prenatal and Postpartum Activities Date: November 8th, 2012 Most pregnant woman imagine how their developing fetus looks like, what the developing fetus is doing at a particular point, and aspire to deliver a healthy baby. Most important, many prenatal and postpartum women are eager to know what she can do to help deliver a healthy baby and how to care for the newborn. Here are some advices and activities offered to a prenatal, postpartum, and future development of a child includes healthy foods, consumption of adequate water, exercise, medication awareness, and emotions. One of the important factors that will positively affect the developing fetus is nutritional habit of the mother. Nutritional status with consumption of healthy food is the driving force behind attaining a healthy baby. A prenatal and postpartum woman would be advised to cultivate the habit of consuming healthy food because malnutrition in early state of pregnancy can affect the embryo’s ability to survive and poor nutrition in latter half of the pregnancy can affect the growth of the fetus. As noted in the text also that “prenatal care reduces the incidence of low birthweight, which is associated with poor nutrition, multiple births, and drug use” (Berger, 2010 p. 71). Examples of food incudes low fat milk, pasta, fruits, cereals, rice, and...
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...Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Stephanie Thomas PSY/280 - Human Growth & Development August 11, 2015 Shannon Cassidy Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario MEMO To: 6-Month Pregnant Woman From: Stephanie Thomas, Developmental Psychologist Date: August 11, 2015 Re: Daily Activity List The following memo is a daily activity list for your 6-month pregnancy timeline consisting of three activities that positively affect your infant’s future development. Along with the daily activity list in the following paragraphs you will receive and explanation of the importance of these activities for the baby’s development. These activities will also assist in any future pregnancies you may choose to have. These activities and explanations will be based on developmental theory. The following paragraph will start the discussion with the first and second daily activity along with the explanation of these activities. First daily activity, maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Eating the correct amount of fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates and protein, such as fish, lean meat, eggs and nuts will help with your baby’s development. Try to two portions of fish a week, at least one of which should be oily. Fish is packed with protein, vitamin D, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the development of your baby's nervous system. Second daily activity, take a supplement. Pregnancy vitamin supplements aren't a substitute for a balanced...
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