An infant whose mother lived with an abusive partner while she was pregnant will likely be impacted by prolonged exposure to ________.

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Prolonged exposure to stress and abuse during pregnancy can lead to heightened levels of cortisol and adrenaline in the mother's system, which can impact the developing fetus. Adrenaline can cause changes to the baby's heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, and may increase the likelihood of preterm birth and low birth weight.

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