During a centering pregnancy group meeting,the nurse teaches patients that the fetal period is best described as one of
A) Development of basic organ systems
B) Resistance of organs to damage from external agents
C) Maturation of organ systems
D) Development of placental oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange

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The fetal period is the time between weeks 9 and 40 of pregnancy and is characterized by the maturation and refinement of organ systems. During this time, organs continue to develop and mature, becoming more and more functional. Additionally, the fetal period is a critical time for the development of the nervous system, as well as the growth and differentiation of muscle tissue.

During a Centering Pregnancy Group Meeting,the Nurse Teaches Patients That