Which of the Following Statements About the Mother's Age Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the mother's age is true?

• A) Older pregnant women will probably have poorer prenatal assistance than younger mothers-to-be.
• B) Very young mothers are at greater risk of having a child with Down syndrome.
• C) Maternal nutrition tends to have little connection with a newborn's size, health, and weight.
• D) Younger mothers-to-be tend to be less responsive to their infant's cues.

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