Developmental Psychology

1. Anita is a successful 39 year lawyer and has never had a child. She and her husband are finally ready to
   have children. As a genetic counselor, what advise would you give this couple?
2. we discussed child birth and delivery. In a paragraph or two, discuss some birth complications that could
   happen during delivery.
3. You have been asked by a local health department to speak to a group of newly pregnant women about
   prenatal environmental influences. What information would you include in your discussion? For example,
   what should the women know about teratogens? How about maternal disease, exercise, and nutrition?
   What recommendations would you give to promote a healthy pregnancy?
4. As a genetic counselor, you have been tasked with educating a group of College sophomores about the
   effects of some infectious diseases during pregnancy?

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