STAGES OF PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT |
The Zygote |
The Embryo |
The Fetus |
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THE EFFECT OF THE PRENATAL ENVIRONMENT ON DEVELOPMENT |
Maternal Characteristics |
Diseases and Disorders |
Legal and Illegal Drugs |
Environmental Toxins |
Medical Interventions in Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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BIRTH AND THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE |
Labor and Delivery |
Prematurity and Low Birthweight |
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VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN AT RISK |
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SUMMARY |