The nurse assures an anxious primigravida that during fetal development from week 34 and beyond, maternal antibodies are transferred to the baby. How long will these antibodies provide the baby with immunity?
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
c. 4 months
d. 6 months
ANS: D
The maternal antibodies that are transferred to the baby provide immunity for 6 months.
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