Describe the different factors related to the mother's lifestyle that can affect pregnancy outcomes.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: If the mother drinks alcohol it will slow nutrient and oxygen delivery to fetus and can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disease disorder, drugs OTC or prescription can cause harm, herbs and botanicals can have drug like effects on mother and fetus, smoking restricts blood vessels and can increase rate of prematuriy

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