Lifespan Development Discuss & React to Instructor

Tom

RE: Discussion – Week 4

Hello Dr.  M  and class, 

Environmental and Genetic Impact on FetalDevelopmental

Poverty is theenvironmental impact that I have selected. Poverty impacts many families andmay have various consequences on fetal development, such as the mother’s eatingchoices or living situation. Absolute poverty is demarcated by the UnitedNations Educational, Scientific, and Ethnic Association as “the quantityof currency required to fulfill necessities such as food, clothes, andshelter.” Poverty has a significant environmental effect on thedevelopment of a fetus.

Genetic variablesinfluence gender, hair color, eye color, and height development. These traitsare pre-programmed, but additional indicators may lead to deformations orillnesses later in life. One of these may be a hearing, processing, or mobilityproblem. In my analysis I will discuss Down syndrome. Down’s syndrome is adisease in which a kid is born with an additional copy of the 21st chromosome,which is why the sickness is known as trisomy 21. As a result, physical andmental developmental delays and impairments occur.

When Down syndrome iscoupled with poverty, a host of problems may arise. The kid would need a rangeof therapies, educational efforts, and basic requirements. “Children withDown syndrome often have cataracts in their eyes, hearing problems, and heartand intestinal issues prior to birth” (Berk, 2018). Parents of Downsyndrome children will have a tough time parenting them. Even if the kid isstill developing in the womb, it is essential to care for the baby, especiallyif he or she has Down syndrome. A pregnant lady needs food, clothes, shelter,regular doctor visits, and prenatal medications. According to epidemiologicalresearch, excessive stress is anticipated to have a negative effect on short-and long-term neuro developmental outcomes.” The year 2015 (Entringer,Buss, Wadhwa). Not only will the mother have to cope with the basics, but shewill also have to deal with the stress that comes with poverty and daycare.

Environmental andgenetic factors may influence embryonic development in a variety of ways. Whileseeking for oneself is essential, others may not be able to do so. Poverty isdifficult to overcome, and it may be handed down from generation to generation.A family with disabled children may face a lot of stress and be put to thetest. Unfortunately, I’ve seen impoverished families succumb to this stress,which may lead to death.

 References

Berk, L. E. (2018).Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: PearsonEducation.

Entringer, S., Buss,C., & Wadhwa, P. D. (2015). Prenatal stress, development, health anddisease risk: A psychobiological perspective2015 Curt Richter Award Paper

Psychoneuroendocrinology,62, 366375. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.019

Dr. M (Instructor) (Please answer herquestion & reference)

RE: Discussion – Week 4

Hi Tom and class,.

You have brought up agood point in your main post that Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder thatoccurs when the 21 pair of chromosomes don’t separate duringmeiosis, Tom. We do know that the health of the sperm andthe egg will play a role in the health of the developing fetus. Do you think that some of the modern methods of helping womenconceive, such as freezing and storing eggs for later use, can impact thequality of the egg, and the ensuing fetus? Why or why not?

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