Ebonie, a psychology student, is pregnant with her first child and is concerned about the possible impacts of chronic stress on the baby. She has read about studies implicating stress in premature births. She looks further, reading about research in animals as well as humans. The findings indicate which additional potential areas for concern?

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​Ebonie, a psychology student, is pregnant with her first child and is concerned about the possible impacts of chronic stress on the baby. She has read about studies implicating stress in premature births. She looks further, reading about research in animals as well as humans. The findings indicate which additional potential areas for concern?

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The studies indicate that chronic stress can lead to a range of negative outcomes for the baby, including low birth weight, increased reactivity to stress, and developmental delays. Therefore, it is possible that Ebonie's baby may experience any or all of these results if she continues to experience chronic stress throughout her pregnancy.

​Ebonie, a Psychology Student, Is Pregnant with Her First Child

Ebonie, a Psychology Student, Is Pregnant with Her First Child