Juanita is 14 years old. She has been drinking, smoking, and using cocaine for the last eight months with her boyfriend, Philip.Juanita just found out that she is eight weeks pregnant
Summarize what possible risks Juanita's baby is facing due to Juanita's age and her lifestyle during her early pregnancy.
What will be an ideal response?
Students' responses will vary but should address low-birth weight risk for maternal age, teratogenic affects of the alcohol, cigarette smoking, and cocaine use, as well as the impact that those teratogens might have had on her boyfriend's sperm.
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