During her first prenatal visit, LaToya's doctor explains that the __________ prevent(s) the skin from chapping during the long months spent bathing in the amniotic fluid.

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The vernix is a white, waxy substance that covers the skin of a fetus while in the womb. It helps to protect the skin from chapping and drying out due to constant exposure to the amniotic fluid.

During Her First Prenatal Visit, LaToya's Doctor Explains That the __________