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Assignment Overview:

Part 1: Prenatal Development and Birth Process

Summarize the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages of prenatal development, as well as the birth process.
Each section should be a detailed paragraph (minimum of 3 sentences).
Use the SAC Library resources and 1–2 additional credible sources (.org, .gov, or .edu—no Wikipedia).

Part 2: Teratogen Research

Research three teratogens or risk factors and their influence on prenatal development or the birth process.
Topics may include nutrition, maternal/paternal age, stress, diseases, drugs, and environmental hazards.
Include a paragraph for each, with a minimum of three examples total.
Cite all sources in APA format.