From your readings in Chapter 2, pages 37-62, associated videos, and completion of the three Ch 2 activities on teratogens and genetic diseases, select a "cause or disturbance" that can occur during conception and/or prenatal development and during the birthing process. Select only one of these causes or disturbances to discuss in your initial post. Use only the information found in the text or one of the Ch 2 activities for your post; you do not need to search for outside sources.
Write a reply to this discussion assignment that answers the following questions. Write two paragraphs for each of the following two items:
Describe your topic that is a cause or disturbance that influences development sometime during conception, prenatal development or the birthing process. How does this cause or disturbance influence or manifest itself in the development process? What are the long-term affects on further development that is caused by this disturbance?