UNIT 5 CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS Critical Thinking Questions
1. How can a pregnant woman's genetics and lifestyle choices affect their unborn child's brain
development? Can mothers alter lifestyle and genetic factors to improve their baby's brain
development? If so, how?
2. Some might argue that because a baby only receives a tiny amount of colostrum during early
breastfeeding, it is not that important to attempt breastfeeding. What would you say in defense of
breastfeeding?
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying at home during early labor? How might
staying home longer impact the later phases of labor?
4. Why do you think smartphone apps are becoming more and more popular in pregnancy?
5. How might you suspect you or your significant other is pregnant other than a missed menstrual
cycle?