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Parenthood and Pregnancy

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What should a pregnant woman eat and avoid to protect her own health and her baby's?

The healthy diet needed during pregnancy and the key nutrients, the foods and substances to avoid, and the lifestyle choices that affect the developing baby.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on a healthy diet in pregnancy and the key nutrients, the foods and substances to avoid, and the lifestyle choices that affect the developing baby.
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How does a baby develop during pregnancy, and what antenatal care keeps mother and baby healthy?

The stages of pregnancy and fetal development, the purpose of antenatal care including checks and tests, and the role of antenatal classes.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on how a baby develops during pregnancy, the purpose of antenatal care and the checks and tests carried out, and the role of antenatal classes.
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How can a couple prepare their bodies and lives for a healthy pregnancy?

Preconceptual care, the lifestyle and dietary changes a couple should make before conceiving, and the early signs that confirm a pregnancy.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on preconceptual care, the diet and lifestyle changes to make before conceiving including folic acid, and the early signs that confirm a pregnancy.
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How does conception happen, and how can couples plan if and when to have children?

The male and female reproductive systems, how conception (fertilisation) occurs, methods of family planning and contraception, and the causes of and help for infertility.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on the reproductive systems, how conception happens, methods of contraception and family planning, and the causes of infertility and the help available.
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What are the different types of family, and what responsibilities come with becoming a parent?

The different family types, the roles and responsibilities of parents, the factors a couple should consider before starting a family, and the support available to families.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on family types, the roles and responsibilities of parents, the factors to weigh before starting a family, and the support available to parents and families.
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