How Are Newborn Infants Affected by Medications Given to the Mother

question 39

Multiple Choice

How are newborn infants affected by medications given to the mother during the birthing process?

• A)Infants are not affected by birth medications because the placenta effectively filters such medications.
• B)Birth medications typically have no observable short- or long-term effects upon an infant.
• C)Birth medications significantly depress infant respiration and heart rate and pose considerable risk to infant mortality.
• D)Infants whose mothers received analgesics or anesthetics during labor are usually more sluggish,spend more time sleeping,and gain a little less weight during the first weeks after birth.