List 3 examples of harmful actions that an pregnant mother shouldn't partake in? Explain actions the how these actions may affect the developing fetus.
Smoking has been proven to harm a growing fetus. It can cause a number of problems for the baby, including early birth, being underweight at birth, and birth defects of the mouth and lip.
When consumed, alcohol transfers to the blood of the mother. Alcohol can pass along with the blood through the umbilical cord, and then to the baby. This can cause a multitude of problems, including stillbirth, miscarriage, and a range of disabilities.
Since the baby cannot get up and eat something themselves, whatever the mother eats gets through to them, via the umbilical cord. If the mother eats foods lacking in nutrients, the baby doesn't get them either. Not only that, but it can also increase the chances of the baby having problems in the future, such as obesity, heart complications, and allergies. -Not to mention increased chances for a taste for unhealthy food.
