Assignment task: Think about the factors that influenced your recommendation for Caterina. Why did you choose the option that you did? Include these issues in your response:
1. What are critical periods in the development process of an embryo and fetus? When do they occur and how might they be disrupted?
2. Which aspects of diet and exercise do you think are most critical during pregnancy?
3. What are the effects of alcohol, cigarette smoke, or e-cig vapors on a developing fetus?
4. What are the risks and benefits of Catarina remaining on antidepressants during her pregnancy, both for Caterina and for her baby?