The nurse is holding a class for newly pregnant couples, and discussing good and bad influences on their baby. Prenatal influences on the intrauterine environment include which of the following?

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The use of saunas or hot tubs, drugs, maternal nutrition, and vitamins and folic acid are all factors that can influence the prenatal environment. Saunas and hot tubs can raise the mother's core temperature, potentially harming the developing fetus. Drug use can lead to a range of developmental issues and birth defects. Maternal nutrition directly impacts fetal growth and development, while vitamins and folic acid are essential for preventing certain birth defects. The quality of the sperm or ovum, while important for conception and genetic material, is not considered a prenatal influence on the intrauterine environment as it predates the actual pregnancy.

The Nurse Is Holding a Class for Newly Pregnant Couples