you will be researching a teratogen, or harmful environmental agent for a fetus, and reporting your findings for the class. I’ve assigned you each a teratogen below (you are listed with another student researching the same topic, but will work independently):
Juakena; Ashley: Alcohol
Tabatha; Emerald: Caffeine
Diana; Thomas: Nicotine
Brittany D.; Sara: Cocaine
Brittany F.; Anthony: Zofran
Alexandra; Cameo: Accutane
Jacob; Robert: Marijuana
Taneika; Jeannine: Radiation
Yoko; Dominique: Infection (e.g., rubella, influenza, varicella, others if you’d like to research a particular one not listed)
Linda; Kharlkneeke: Toxoplasmosis
Erika; Abokar: Listeria
Dennis; Karyna: the Zika virus
Richa; Swati: Lithium
Nancy; Frederic: Lack of folic acid
Jasmine: Mercury
Seth: Lead
Katelyn; Jennifer: Pesticides
Please research your teratogen, using any available, reliable resource (Wikipedia and the like may be good starts, but may not have enough information), on the following:
- basic information about the teratogen
- how expectant moms may be exposed to the teratogen
- what the effects of the teratogen may be on fetus and mom (including any risk likelihoods, such as 47% of babies show this outcome…)
- any effects use of the teratogen may have on labor and childbirth
- withdrawal issues for fetus
- recommended approach for expectant moms using this teratogen
