How Are Newborn Infants Affected by Medications Given to the Mother

Multiple Choice

How are newborn infants affected by medications given to the mother during the birthing process?

A) Infants are not affected by birth medications because the placenta effectively filters such medications.
B) Birth medications typically have no observable short- or long-term effects upon an infant.
C) Birth medications significantly depress infant respiration and heart rate and pose considerable risk to infant mortality.
D) Infants whose mothers received analgesics or anesthetics during labor are usually more sluggish,spend more time sleeping,and gain a little less weight during the first weeks after birth.