Identify three ways that lifestyle choices made by the father and the mudder preconception, potentially negatively impact fetal development and later infant development
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- Poor nutrition: A diet lacking in essential nutrients can lead to deficiencies that may affect the fetus's growth and development, potentially causing conditions like neural tube defects or fetal growth restriction. - Exposure to environmental toxins: Fathers Show more…
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