... exposure on infants at seven months of age reveals that cocaine restricts the re-absorption of monoamines at the pre-synaptic connection, which elevates concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft and increases levels of stimulation in the catecholaminergic system. Studies have stated that these regulatory problems creates instability, anxiety, increase physiological arousal and difficulties reacting to sensory processing which is ... ...

• Word Count: 2711
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... treat epilepsy (seizure disorder). With the use of this medicine there is a chance that the baby will be born with some of the following health problems: Growth deficiency Developmental delay Cleft palate Certain facial characteristics Heart defects Genitourinary abnormalities (abnormalities of the fingers and nails)Varicella (or chickenpox) is a highly infectious disease, usually associated with childhood. The disease is caused by ... ...

• Word Count: 502
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... with severe effects of FAS may be irritable, have problems sucking, and may have difficulty bonding with caregivers. About 50% of children with FAS have facial birth defects, such as cleft palate or an underdeveloped jaw. "The alcohol effects and the severity depend on the amount and frequency of the mother's drinking during pregnancy and the fetus's genetic susceptibility and 3 developmental ... ...

• Word Count: 903
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... increased rates of fetal reabsorption and still births. The large does of Vitamin A given during the critical period of organogenesis results in abnormalities including absence of the brain, ocular abnormalities, cleft palate, extremity malformations, and labial fissures. All of the documented cases stated the mother did have a large amount of Vitamin A in her system. If the National Institute of Child Health ... ...

• Word Count: 753
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School