Author Question: What factors do you think should be taken into consideration when planning a pregnancy? Provide ... (Read 27 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

What factors do you think should be taken into consideration when planning a pregnancy? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Couples should consider why they want to have a child. They should discuss whether they are ready to make the sacrifices necessary to bear and raise a child. In addition, they should examine whether they can financially afford a child. Both should consider the effect of their age, since the mother's and the father's age can affect the health of the child. Finally, the partners should assess their health status and health behaviors, and both parents-to-be should practice healthy habits such as avoiding smoking and substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE