Biological Factor

Question 1

Biological factors

Answer 1

The mothers lifestyle during pregnancy can affect the health of the unborn

• poor diet
• alcohol use
• drug use
• smoking

Question 2

Effects on developing child

Answer 2

Effects of poor lifestyle choices in pregnancy

• low birth weight
• premature birth
• long term health problems
• leaning disabilities

Question 3

Maternal infections

Answer 3

Infections such as rubella and cytomegalovirus can be passed to the baby in the womb

• health problems
• congenital defects
• still birth
• miscarriage

Question 4

Foetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 4

This syndrome is caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb

• small head circumference
• abnormal problems
• developmental delay
• facial abnormalities