While teaching a prenatal class, a participant asks about the effects of stress on the fetus. Which response should the nurse make?
A) "The placenta protects the baby from maternal stress."
B) "High levels of stress can lead to preterm birth."
C) "Heightened stress can lead to a higher fetal birth weight."
D) "The baby is not affected by maternal stress."
B) "High levels of stress can lead to preterm birth."
Explanation: A) Heightened stress levels during pregnancy are associated with lower fetal birth weight and preterm birth. The placenta does not offer protection to the effects of stress.
B) Heightened stress levels during pregnancy are associated with lower fetal birth weight and preterm birth.
C) Heightened stress levels during pregnancy are associated with lower fetal birth weight and preterm birth.
D) Heightened stress levels during pregnancy are associated with lower fetal birth weight and preterm birth.
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