A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse,"Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

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During the third trimester,the only immune globulin that crosses the placenta,IgG,provides passive acquired immunity to specific bacterial toxins.The fetus produces IgM by the end of the first trimester.IgA is not produced by the baby.By the third trimester,the fetus has IgG and IgM.Breastfeeding supplies the baby with IgA."Your baby does not have any antibodies to fight infection" is an inaccurate statement.

A Woman Who Is 8 Months Pregnant Asks the Nurse,"Does