Preterm babies can indeed invoke feelings of failure, guilt, and low self-esteem in their mothers due to the unexpected early birth and potential health complications associated with prematurity. This emotional response can stem from concerns about the baby's health and development, as well as from societal and personal expectations about childbirth and motherhood.

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Preterm Babies

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Preterm babies

A) tend to be held more by their mothers.
B) are less likely to be abused later in childhood.
C) tend to be more aggressive and sociable than full-term infants.
D) may invoke feelings of failure, guilt, and low self-esteem in their mothers.

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