Select one risk factor (e.g., alcohol, cigarette smoking, over-the-counter drugs, etc.) and write a short paragraph on the nature of the risk factor and the potential problems it can cause in the prenatal period and later development. Your original posting must be a minimum of 150 words. After posting your paragraph, read the postings of your classmates. Respond to at least one of their postings. Your comments should be something similar to: “I am surprised by the stats you presented . . . ” “I hadn’t realized that such small doses of the drug can have such devastating effects . .. “, or some similar response. |