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CA Prenatal Devel
Question | Answer |
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blood incompatibility | Rh factor=protein in blood, positive is dominant Mother factor much match child or incompatible risk of mental retardation, miscarriage, heart damage, & death |
Maternal Age | 30 & up higher risk of miscarriage and chromosomal disorders 20's & 30's similar for prenatal issues (preeclampsia & low birth weight) Teen moms risk for infant issues (more social than physical) |
bad nutrition | premature, low birth rate, abnormalities in CNS |
teratogens | environmental agents that cause abnormalities or mutations |
Environmental birth defects | only certain organs genetic vulnerability physiological state higher concentration=greater effect even temporary effects can cause abnormalities |
illegal drug effects | cocaine, heroin, and methadone can cause low birth weight, premature, and psychological effects |
prescription or nonprescription drug effects | frequently used drugs to treat illnesses can have an effect thalidomide- loss of limbs aspirin lithium-mood stabilizer increase suicide risk |
FAS- fetal alcohol syndrome | 40,000 born with alcohol related issues spectrum deformities like small head, thin upper lip psychological effects-sexual behavior function |
AIDS | transmitted during pregnancy or at birth Anti-AIDS drugs may reduce transmission Preterm birth or low birth rate Weakened immune system for those with AIDS |