Prenatal Environment

1. Mother's Diet

1.1. diet is a national health concern

1.2. supports fetus growth

2. Mother's Age

2.1. Age 30 & over at risk for complications

2.1.1. Down's Syndrome

2.1.2. Low birth weight

2.1.3. infant mortality

3. Mother's Health

3.1. Illnesses can have significant affect on babies

3.1.1. Rubella

3.1.2. Syphilis

3.1.3. Gonorrhea

3.1.4. Chicken Pox

4. Mother's Drug Use

4.1. Small amounts impact fetus

4.2. Reduces oxygen and increases carbon monoxide