A division between the oral and nasal cavities forms this
week as the opening in the roof of the mouth fuses shut. Fetuses often touch
their mouths, sometimes up to 50 times per hour. The jaw opens reflexively in
response to pressure at the base of the thumb.
The second
trimester of pregnancy begins at 13 weeks. Between 13 and 15 weeks, the four
lobes of the cerebral cortex have developed. The face continues to mature:
the nasal plugs disappear, fat deposits fill out the cheeks and tooth
development begins.
Growth of the lining of the large airways is well underway
with cilia appearing for the first time at 13 weeks. Cilia are tiny
hair-like projections extending from cells lining the airway. They serve to
trap and move mucous and debris toward the throat. Cilia provide an important
defense against foreign material and some infections. Mature cells lining the
airways will have approximately 200 cilia each.
Gender dependent developmental differences appear for the
first time starting at 14 weeks. For instance, female fetuses exhibit mouth
movement more frequently than males and this difference increases with
advancing age.
By 16 weeks, the fetus produces many of the same hormones
found in adults. Painful procedures trigger a hormonal stress response. As in
newborns and adults, pain is followed by the release of cortisol, ß-endorphins,
and norepinephrine into the blood stream. By 15 weeks stem cells arrive and multiply in the bone
marrow.
[Ref: Prenatal Overview by the Endowment for Human Development]
Baby Development Area
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Omnio Activity
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Props /Assistance
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Physical Development
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Follow nature movements with
your body – like the swaying of trees
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Open Areas like parks, garden
etc
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Emotional Development
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Resolve to remain unperturbed
with the emotion of Hatred; if it surfaces repeatedly
educate your child to reject it through mind talk
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If you need assistance
please email
contactoasisteam@gmail.com |
Intellectual Development
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Learn a new science: choose one
that helps you understand an essence
of life
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An elementary science booklet –
like biology / Physics
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Sensorial Development
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Focus on smells : fragrant, and
fruity
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Fragrant Fruits like Mango,
Lime
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Creative Development
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Arrange and Re arrange objects :
do this once a day- either a book rack or a wardrobe
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Book Racks or Cupboards at home
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Spiritual Development
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Learn any one form of
meditation and practise the same regularly. In absence of a mentor or
proximity to classes use flame meditation method. Avoid learning from books or videos
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If you need assistance
please email
contactoasisteam@gmail.com |
Devotional Development
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Read to your baby, stories
relating to your chosen deity. Do not
attempt to make these moral lessons
|
please email
contactoasisteam@gmail.com |
[Scientific Facts included are presented in Prenatal Overview by the Endowment for HumanDevelopment
The table of activities are created and distributed by Omnio Future]
The table of activities are created and distributed by Omnio Future]
