The nurse tells the expectant mothers during their last prenatal class that their fetus might receive a larger dose of a drug in the later period of their pregnancy.Which processes in the mother's body systems are responsible for this action?

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During later stages of pregnancy, increased blood flow to the placenta leads to a thinner placental vascular membrane, allowing for easier transfer of substances such as drugs from the mother's bloodstream to the fetus.

The Nurse Tells the Expectant Mothers During Their Last Prenatal