Question

Differentiate between the following:

Gestation and Parturition

Answer 1

Gestation:

1. Gestation refers to the condition of carrying a developing foetus inside the uterus till birth.
2. It begins with conception (fertilization of the ovum by a sperm) and continues until the birth of the baby.
3. The average duration of the gestation period is about 280 days (or 40weeks).

Parturition:

1. It is the process of giving birth. The average
2. It begins with a series of strong rhythmic uterine contractions called labor.
3. Oxytocin and prostaglandins play important roles in parturition.
4. So, it is the end of gestation.

Gestation	Parturition
1. It is the period in which an embryo develops inside the uterus.	1. It is the childbirth after the gestation
2. Average duration of the gestation period is about 280 days or 40 weeks.	2. Parturition continues only for some hours.