Pregnancy is the period during which a woman carries a baby

within her body before giving birth.

Carrying a developing embryo after the fertilization.

SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:
Changes in the skin- Certain areas of the skin may
become more heavily pigmented.
Changes in the breasts- Milk secretion gradually
forms as nature prepares a woman’s breasts for
nursing her infant.
Increased size of the abdomen- A slight bulge of the
lower abdomen at about the third or fourth month
of pregnancy.
Fetal Heartbeat- Baby’s heartbeat can be heard
through a stethoscope by four and a half months.
SYMPTOMS OF PREGNANCY:
1. Missed period or menstruation
2. Increased in weight
3. Morning sickness
4. Frequency of urination
PREGNANCY TRIMESTERS:
First Trimester
During the first month, a fertilized egg-a union
of mother’s egg and father’s sperm-is developed
into an embryo. All body systems are now
functioning.
Second Trimester
Internal organs (lungs and heart) and other
structures like hands, feet, and eyes are FULLY
FORMED. The mother will start to feel the baby’s
movement and baby’s irregular breathing as well.
Third Trimester
The baby increases its size and weight as the
body parts and systems continue to develop until it
is ready to be born.
The average Filipino baby, at birth, weighs 2.7 to 3
kg or 6 to 7 lbs and is about 30 to 50 cm long.
CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY:
1. The pregnant woman secretes hormones like
estrogen, progesterone, Human growth
hormone, insulin, and others throughout
pregnancy.
2. The increased appetite in early pregnancy is
needed to meet the increasing requirements
for nutrients.
3. The heart adjusts to the increased volume of
blood in circulation and larger body mass.
4. The respiratory function changes to provide
for both the needs of the mother and the
fetus.
5. The increased urine volume may cause the
mother to experience thirst.
6. The increased maternal weight gain in
pregnancy is accounted for the placenta,
fetus, amniotic fluid, mother’s fluid, blood,
and fat. This weight gain may result in
changes in the pregnant woman’s body
posture as well.
PRENATAL CARE:
1. Diet- a well-balanced and adequate diet during
pregnancy is very important it is good for both
mother and baby. Her diet must be rich in
proteins, nutrients, and minerals.
2. Mental Attitude- A pregnant woman should
have a relaxed, happy attitude and should
continue to enjoy social activities. Anxiety,
worry, fear, and anger should be avoided.
3. Clothing- should be loose and comfortable.
Comfortable shoes are preferred for proper
support to the back and feet.
4. Bathing- Pregnant woman should take her usual
daily bath but with extra care.
5. Activity- sufficient rest, sleep, and exercise are
needed during pregnancy and lifting heavy
objects should be avoided.
6. Exercise- Light exercise is very important. The
most useful form of exercise is walking
outdoors.
POSTNATAL CARE:
After giving birth, a mother may feel very tired and
very emotional because of the hormonal changes.
Postnatal care helps her maintain a healthy lifestyle
after giving birth.
1. Medical checkup- the mother must undergo a
follow-up and through checkup with an
obstetrician two to three weeks after birth.
2. Diet- a healthy diet would provide a long-term
benefits to her and her family.
3. Rest- The mother’s body is also recovering from
the rigor of pregnancy, thus, the mother needs
to rest.
4. Personal hygiene- this prevents infection. The
mother may have a sponge bath or a shower.
5. Activity- any activity that may cause fatigue
should be avoided. Recommended exercise
routine should be followed to help in the fast
recovery of the body.
BREAST FEEDING:
 Is convenient for the mother and baby, as
breast milk is readily available at room
temperature at all times
 Is economical, does not have to spend money to
buy infant formula for the baby
 Promotes emotional bonding as it fosters a
close and loving relationship between mother
and baby.
 Aids in the contraction of the uterus to normal
size after delivery.
 Provides a natural contraception measures for
the mother and lowers risk of breast cancer in
woman.
 Has yellow fluid called colostrum that is
produced by the mammary glands in late
pregnancy
BREAST MILK:
 Nutritionally superior to infant formula, and
contains all the nutrients in correct proportion
and quantity.
 Is easily digested and absorbed by the baby
 Is clean and readily available at the proper
temperature; thus, an infant is less likely to get
diarrhea.
ALIA COLLEEN DE LEMOS JULY 29, 2019
GRADE 7 SAINT GERMAIN
Central Luzon has a very diverse cultural heritage and colorful traditions, owing to
the influence of Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers, as well as the presence of
different ethnolinguistic groups – Aetas, Sambals, Capampangangs, Tagalogs, Ilocanos
and Pangasinenses.

More than half of the population in the region speaks Tagalog, which is attributed to
the large Tagalog-speaking provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan and Nueva Ecija.
Capampangan is the next most widely spoken dialect in the region, used by people
from Pampanga and Tarlac. Ilocano, the third most dominant dialect in the region, is
spoken in the provinces of Zambales, northern Tarlac and northern Nueva Ecija which
are close to the Ilocano-speaking provinces of Pangasinan and the Cordilleras.

Among the region’s festivities, celebrations and religious sites, the most prominent
include the Carabao Festival and Obando Fertlity Rites in Bulacan; the Giant Lantern
Festival and Lenten Rites in Pampanga; and the Mango Festival in Zambales. Central
Lzuon is also noted for products such as furniture, Christmas lanterns, jewelry, marble
products, meat products and sweets and delicacies. Centuries-old churches, ancestral
houses, as well as historical monuments serve as landmarks that depict the rich cultural
heritage of the region.

Luzon leads the nation both in industry (concentrated near Manila) and in agriculture
(rice, corn, coconuts, sugarcane, mangoes, bananas). A central plain stretching 100
miles (160 km) north of Manila is the Major grain-producing region. Farther north are
the spectacular rice terraces of the Ifugao mountaineers. There are extensive coconut
plantation on the Bondoc and Bicol peninsulas. Iron, gold, manganese, and copper are
minned. Forest areas yield excellent hardwoods.
Another ritual known among the Bontoc is the ulog. This is a ritual for the unmarried
women in a place called ulog where they receive male visitors and

The Bontoc have unwritten laws which they obey strictly. To the Bontocs, fighting and
telling lies are punishable acts. They also respect ownership.

The Bontocs of Northern Luzon have various musical instruments: a Jew's harp made of
bamboo or brass, a primitive Malay bamboo flute called abafii, and the gangsa, an
instrument struck with a skin- covered drumstick.

The famous rice terraces show Ifugao ingenuity and engineering skill.
The Ifugao male wears loincloth, a narrow striuses a wider piece of cloth wrapped around
the waist down to the knees, and wears ornaments of all sorts.
CULTURE AND TRADITION OF MINDANAO
When Muslims possess a culture which is different from that of the Christian Filipinos.
Their culture has been greatly influenced by Islam. It will be an interesting venture to
know more about their culture.
Muslims practice faithfully five religious duties, The first duty is the declaration of the
creed that there is no God but a and Mohammed is His mesenger. Second is the Sa which
means prayer. Third is the Sakah, or the giving during Ramadan of about two and a half
percent of one's earning throughout the whole year. Fourth, is Fasting during the day
throughout the month of Ramadan. The Ramadan is the ninth month of the Moslem year,
a period of daily fasting from sunrise to sunset. Muslims are required to fast so that they
will be less occupied with worldly matters and to be strong in resisting temptation.
The Muslim religion has many strict rules about the food the people may eat and the way
it should be cooked. The Muslims never eat pork because they believe it is unclean. The
Muslims are allowed to eat the meat of other animals if the animal was killed in a manner
following their religious practices. They use a lot of coconut oil in their cooking. They
prepare a lot of rice flour cakes or wheat flour cakes which can be stored for many months
in air-tight jars. Mecca and to the temple of Abraham The Muslims have strict rules about
their clothing. The women are required to wear long sleeves and have the neck of their
coat-like blouse cut high and closed. They wear a sarong as their skirt, The sarong Is a
strip of cloth about a meter wide and two or three meters long. The two ends are sewed
together. It is wrapped around the body and tucked in at the waist. When the sun is
shining brightly, those wearing it may loosen it and cover the head with a portion of the
sarong. The sarong is made of cotton material, plaid or striped, in brown and black or
other colors. The wealth women wear silk sarongs with beautiful colors and designs. The
dress is decorated with by many beautiful pearls.

The men wear tight-fitting jacket with tight sleeves. Their trousers are either tight-fitting
or very wide and loose. The pants are made of cotton. They are either black, pink, green.
purple or red. A long, bright colored sash is tied around the waist. The men wear a turban
or fez on their heads. The nobility wears a red fez. Other Muslims wear a turban. This is
made of a Large square piece of cloth folded in such a way that it can be wrapped around
the head like a cap. The turban may be white or colored. The men wear a sarok (a hat
similar to the salakot when working under the sun. Muslim women are seldom seen in
the street as they are required by their religion to stay at home most of the time. Within
oThe Lumad of Mindanao encompass many different indigenous cultures of the
Philippines. These cultures offer a rare window into the everyday life and the precolonial
cultures of the Philippines.nce life time, if possible.
SUBMITTED TO: MS. MARY JOY EDRIAL
SUBMITTED TO: MS. MARY JOY EDRIAL