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Section 3.1 Prenatal development

4. Factors affecting prenatal development

4.4. Mother's age

Teen mothers and older mothers face more risks. Teen moms may have babies with low birth weight or other health issues. Older moms have a higher chance of having babies with genetic problems like Down syndrome.

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