Human Growth and Development / Unit 2 HGD 0197 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Stress, Age and High-Risk Pregnancy
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The idea
Severe maternal stress raises the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight; social support and prenatal care help buffer it.
In practice
A pregnancy flagged high-risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, twins, or a parent over thirty-five.
Where people slip
Advanced age counts for fathers as well as mothers when a pregnancy is classed as high-risk.
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