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A mother that uses an illegal drug can deliver a baby that is addicted to that substance - True
Blood incompatibilities, such as the Rh factor, are a threat to a developing fetus. - True
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can have serious harmful effects on developing fetuses. -
True
Damaging low-level radiation can be caused by common medical X-rays. - True
During the embryo period, the most rapid and dramatic changes occur. - True
How long does prenatal development last for? - 38 weeks from conception to birth.
Missing or abnormal reflexes and reflexes that do not disappear after a time can indicate brain damage. -
True
Most people are vaccinated against the infectious diseases that can be harmful to a developing fetus. -
True
Pregnant women should be concerned with proper nutrition and eliminating stress from their lives. -
True
Teratogens are healthy substances that are beneficial to prenatal development. - False
the following can occur in the pregnancy of a cigarette-smoking mother or a mother exposed to second-
hand smoke. - A baby with low birth weight, A child with cancer, Miscarriage, Death
, What are effects of illegal drugs on a fetus? - re at risk for low birth weight, numerous defects, and
even death. If the fetus manages to survive through birth, the baby is likely born with a drug addiction.
What are some non-teratogenic health concerns? - malnutrition= brain weight in the child.
Pregnant women should also try to remain stress-free. Anxiety can have harmful effects on the
developing fetus. Older mothers have a higher risk of miscarriage and chromosomal defects in children.
What are Teratogens? What are some examples? - are environmental substances that cause
damage during prenatal development.
medications, drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, radiation, pollution, and infectious disease.
What are the effects from exposure to environmental pollution? - brain damage, intellectual
disability, and low birth weight.
What are the effects of cigarettes on a fetus? - can have low birth weight and can develop cancer
in childhood. Smoking can also cause miscarriage and death.
What are the five states of arousal? - 1. Regular sleep is when the baby is in a deep sleep.
2. Irregular sleep is when the newborn is sleeping, but some body movements
3. Drowsiness is when the baby is waking up or falling asleep.
4. Quiet alertness is when the newborn is awake and attentive but inactive.
5. Waking activity and crying is when the baby has uncoordinated body movements and irregular
breathing. The baby may have a relaxed or tense face and may cry.
What are two newborn reflexes?
a. - - The rooting reflex occurs when the newborn's cheek is stroked near the mouth. The
newborn will turn its head towards the stimulation.
- The sucking reflex occurs when a finger is placed in the baby's mouth. The newborn will begin to suck in
a rhythm.
What are two newborn reflexes?