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How do the nutritional recommendations differ for a pregnant woman and a lactating woman? Give reasons for the differences.
What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the baby?
What benefits does breastfeeding offer to the mother?
Discuss the harmful effects that a pregnant woman’s alcohol consumption or cigarette smoking can have on her embryo/fetus.
Discuss some common disorders and discomforts of pregnancy and offer strategies to help deal with these conditions.