Iyanla, who is pregnant, is concerned that the bacteria from her ear infection may pass to her unborn baby. She does not need to worry because
A) although the bacteria will pass to the fetus, supercharged white blood cells in the umbilical cord will successfully destroy the infection.
B) the bacteria will be destroyed by the amniotic fluid.
C) bacteria are large molecules and will be filtered out by the placenta and not reach the fetus.
D) the baby's sinuses are filled with amniotic fluid and are immune to sinus bacteria.

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Bacteria are indeed large entities compared to many other substances that can pass through the placenta. The placenta acts as a barrier to many types of bacteria, preventing them from reaching the fetus. This is why many bacterial infections in the mother do not directly infect the fetus, although some infections can still pose a risk through indirect effects.

Iyanla, Who Is Pregnant, Is Concerned That the Bacteria from Her