Some of the factors that contribute to low birthweight and prematurity include low socioeconomic status, poor nutrition, and teratogens that increase the risk of having a smaller and preterm infant
Develop a profile of a mother who is at risk for having a
low-birthweight infant, and offer suggestions about how she might reduce the risk.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Students should describe a woman of low socioeconomic status without access to
good nutrition and prenatal care, who smokes, drinks, and has had a short interval
between children. Risks can be reduced by avoidance of drugs, good nutrition, and
good prenatal care beginning as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
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