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Identify eight precautions that biological parents should take to ensure holistic development of foetus

Identify eight precautions that biological parents should take to ensure holistic development of foetus
Genetic couseling

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John
i) Age of the mother - should be considered not below 18 years or above 35 years/ older fathers may have children with disabilities

ii) Nutrition through provision of a well balanced diet

iii) Medical check up/ voluntary counseling and testing

iv) Manage stress levels to be low

v) Expectant mothers to take drugs only as per the doctors prescription.

vi) Father should avoid harmful chemicals/ exposure to extreme radiation.

vii) Drug and substance abuse/ smoking/ alcohol should be avoided

viii) Sanitation should be with high hygienic standards to avoid infection.

xi) Genetic counseling
johnmulu answered the question on July 14, 2017 at 06:21

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