Barbara was six months pregnant when her mother called to say her father was in a car accident and had been taken to the hospital. Barbara believed that her father was probably not badly hurt, but flew home to visit her parents anyway. When she arrived, she found that her father was going to be just fine, though he did have some bad breaks and lacerations. This stress-related experience would most likely
a. have no lasting effect on Barbara's unborn child.
b. contribute to sleep and feeding problems that Barbara's baby exhibited following birth.
c. cause Barbara to deliver her baby three weeks early.
d. result in Barbara's baby being somewhat hyperactive during the preschool years.
Question 2
Pregnant women over age 35 are more likely to _____ than younger mothers.
a. have infants with FAS
b. fail to seek medical care
c. gain too much weight
d. miscarry
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