Across
- 5. A birth defect causing mental retardation, more common in children born to women over 35
- 7. Incomplete closure of the spinal cord
- 8. Sense that is heightened and more sensitive during pregnancy
- 9. An agent interfering with normal fetal development
- 11. A teratogen causing birth defects such as lack of proper limb development; used to treat multiple myeloma
- 13. Good source of folic acid; common beverage at breakfast
Down
- 1. Substance in some types of fish which pregnant women should stay away from; i.e. tuna
- 2. A common, liquid teratogen; Snooki is suspected of exposing her embryo to this
- 3. Removing and testing fluid from the amniotic sac
- 4. Important for proper nervous system development; also called B9
- 6. The study of teratogens and their effects
- 10. Trimester during which morning sickness can and may occur
- 12. Carrying developing offspring within the body