Tom
RE: Discussion – Week 4
COLLAPSE
Hello Dr. M and class,
Environmental and Genetic Impact on Fetal
Developmental
Poverty is the
environmental impact that I have selected. Poverty impacts many families and
may have various consequences on fetal development, such as the mother’s eating
choices or living situation. Absolute poverty is demarcated by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific, and Ethnic Association as “the quantity
of currency required to fulfill necessities such as food, clothes, and
shelter.” Poverty has a significant environmental effect on the
development of a fetus.
Genetic variables
influence gender, hair color, eye color, and height development. These traits
are pre-programmed, but additional indicators may lead to deformations or
illnesses later in life. One of these may be a hearing, processing, or mobility
problem. In my analysis I will discuss Down syndrome. Down’s syndrome is a
disease 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 and
mental developmental delays and impairments occur.
When Down syndrome is
coupled with poverty, a host of problems may arise. The kid would need a range
of therapies, educational efforts, and basic requirements. “Children with
Down syndrome often have cataracts in their eyes, hearing problems, and heart
and intestinal issues prior to birth” (Berk, 2018). Parents of Down
syndrome children will have a tough time parenting them. Even if the kid is
still developing in the womb, it is essential to care for the baby, especially
if he or she has Down syndrome. A pregnant lady needs food, clothes, shelter,
regular doctor visits, and prenatal medications. According to epidemiological
research, 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 she
will also have to deal with the stress that comes with poverty and daycare.
Environmental and
genetic factors may influence embryonic development in a variety of ways. While
seeking for oneself is essential, others may not be able to do so. Poverty is
difficult 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 the
test. 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: Pearson
Education.
Entringer, S., Buss,
C., & Wadhwa, P. D. (2015). Prenatal stress, development, health and
disease risk: A psychobiological perspective—2015 Curt Richter Award Paper
Psychoneuroendocrinology,
62, 366–375. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.019
Dr. M (Instructor) (Please answer her
question & reference)
RE: Discussion – Week 4
Hi Tom and class,.
You have brought up a
good point in your main post that Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that
occurs when the 21 pair of chromosomes don’t separate during
meiosis, Tom. We do know that the health of the sperm and
the egg will play a role in the health of the developing fetus. Do you think that some of the modern methods of helping women
conceive, such as freezing and storing eggs for later use, can impact the
quality of the egg, and the ensuing fetus? Why or why not?
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