Question

The size of the fetus at birth is likely to be smaller in

A. Small than in large mothers. 

B. Multiple than in single fetus pregnancies. 

C. Smoking than in non-smoking mothers. 

D. Female than in male babies. 

E. Firstborn than in subsequent babies.

Answer 1

A. True Fetal size has some relationship to uterine capacity. 

B. True Placental capacity per fetus is reduced. 

C. True Excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy also reduces fetal size at birth. 

D. True Males are on average about 200 grams heavier. 

E. True On average later children are 200 grams heavier.