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child development

1. parenthood

   • types of families
     • nuclear
     • extended
     • foster/adoptive
     • same sex
     • single parent
   • planning for a family
     • clothes
       • bedding
         • a cot
           • car seat
           • travel cot
       • feeding equipment
         • baby bath
       • pram/pushchair
         • changing mat
     • lifestyle changes
       • joys of being a parent
         • commitment to care for the child
         • changes to social life
       • disturbed sleep
       • issues of employment
         • child care
         • lower income
   • safe environment
     • stair gates
       • window safety catches
         • catches on cupboards
           • supervise when in the bath
       • harnesses

2. pregnancy

   • hormones
     • male
       • testosterone
     • female
       • oestrogen
       • progesterone
   • menstrual cyle
     • phase 1: day 1-7
       • phase 2: day 8-12
         • phase 3: day 13-15
           • phase 4: day 16-22
             • phase 5: day 23-28
               • supporting the baby