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Life Begins

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

Complete topic list for Life Begins in NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science

Topics in Life Begins

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1. Pregnancy and Early Development

  • Fertilisation happens when sperm from the man unites with the egg or ovum from the woman.
  • The fertilised ovum is called a zygote.
  • The zygote attaches to the uterus and begins to grow by drawing nutrition from the mother's body.
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2. Trimester-wise Development of the Foetus

  • First trimester is 0 to 3 months.
  • In the first trimester, the fertilised egg divides repeatedly and attaches to the uterus.
  • The embryo’s life support systems include the amniotic sac, placenta, and umbilical cord.
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3. Factors Affecting the Growing Foetus

  • The mother’s emotional state affects the foetus.
  • Tension, stress, anxiety, distress, fear, and grief can make the baby irritable after birth.
  • A happy and calm mother helps the baby develop better.
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4. Medical Care and Safe Motherhood

  • After the first missed period, pregnancy can be checked by a urine test by a doctor.
  • Pregnant women should register at the nearest health centre or doctor as soon as possible.
  • In villages, help from an ASHA or Anganwadi Worker can be taken to reach the nearest health centre.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Human development, maternal care, safe delivery, and newborn care during pregnancy and after birth

Pregnancy and conceptionStages of prenatal developmentSigns of pregnancyFactors affecting the foetusPrenatal careSafe deliveryPostnatal careNutrition after birth

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