Maternal stress
A) during pregnancy is associated with higher birth weight.
B) hormones cross the placenta, causing a dramatic rise in fetal heart rate.
C) is especially detrimental during the third trimester of pregnancy.
D) is a concern for a pregnant mother, but does not affect her growing baby.

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Maternal stress hormones can cross the placenta and affect the fetus, potentially causing changes such as an increased fetal heart rate.

Maternal Stress