Discusses the harmful effects of various teratogens

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Your text discusses the harmful effects of various teratogens on prenatal development as well as some of the U.S. statistics on infant mortality and low birthweight.

What about pregnant women who use alcohol or other drugs or those who smoke cigarettes? Some states are now bringing these mothers up with criminal charges. Discuss the implications of what you find out. What about the age of mothers -should there be a top age limit? What about the women who choose to have multiple eggs implanted and then have multiple premature births? What are the consequences for these children and for society? Should society take punitive measures against them? Why or why not?

Be sure to back up your opinion with legitimate research based resources and cite your source.

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