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2nd DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT (Total Points = 5): Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

  • From the Class 7 assigned readings (see syllabus):
    • Identify one risk factor on the development of the fetus. Include the proper citation and page number from the reading (1 point).
    • Describe how this risk factor can negatively affect the development of the fetus. Include the proper citation and page number from the reading (1 point).
  • Provide a suggestion for one strategy at the micro, mezzo, and/or macro level that can be used by a social worker to reduce or counteract the impact of the risk factor (1 point). Note: The intervention you propose should be appropriate for the risk factor you identify in the post.
  • Respond to the posting of another student by commenting on his or her post (e.g., what you found interesting; what you learned) (1 point).
  • Writing/grammar, etc. (1 point)

Assigned Readings

  • Bethel et al., 2017: A national and across-state profile on Adverse Childhood Experiences among U.S. children and possibilities to heal and thrive
  • Rogers, Chap 6: Pre-Pregnancy & Prenatal Issues
  • NASW, 2009: Family Planning and Reproductive Choice