Patient Care Project (Mother Baby) Presentation MBBS III Group 7 - 9 October, 2010 Growth
Introduction General Concept of Growth *A series of biological processes resulting in a gradual change in an organism from a simpler to a more complex level
Introduction General Concept of Growth A series of biological processes resulting in a gradual change in an organism from a simpler to a more complex level
Introduction Growth Process includes k morphogenesis k Organ maturation k maintenance Usually reflects the general well-being of an individual from infancy to adulthood
Introduction Growth Process includes: Morphogenesis Organ maturation Maintenance Usually reflects the general well-being of an individual from infancy to adulthood
Introduction Factors Affecting Growth k Prenatal Maternal factors(e. g. maternal weight, BMI, toxic exposure, nutritional state, haemodynamic status and stress) Placental factors( e.g. size, microstructure, nutrient production and nutrient utilisation) Fetal factors(e.g. genetics, nutrient and hormone production)
Introduction Factors Affecting Growth Prenatal: Maternal factors (e.g. maternal weight, BMI, toxic exposure, nutritional state, haemodynamic status and stress) Placental factors (e.g. size, microstructure, nutrient production and nutrient utilisation) Fetal factors (e.g. genetics, nutrient and hormone production)
Introduction Factors Affecting Growth k postnatal k genetics k Prenatal condition k nutritional factors k Chronic illnesses k Socioeconomic factors
Introduction Factors Affecting Growth Postnatal Genetics Prenatal condition Nutritional factors Chronic illnesses Socioeconomic factors