Question

much recent research has focused on uncovering steps that can be taken to reduce vulnerability to teratogens. which of the following is not one of the recommendations coming from this research?
the mother should aim to reach her optimal body weight before she gets pregnant.
the mother should aim for good health through pregnancy by maintaining good nutrition.
the mother should generally avoid prescription pain medications of the opioid class.
the mother should avoid herbal medicines and use only over - the - counter medicines.

Explanation:

Reaching optimal weight before pregnancy, maintaining good nutrition during pregnancy, and avoiding opioid - class prescription pain medications are common recommendations to reduce teratogen vulnerability. However, it's not accurate to say a mother should only use over - the - counter medicines and avoid all herbal medicines as some herbal medicines can be safe and some over - the - counter medicines may have risks during pregnancy.

Answer:

The mother should avoid herbal medicines and use only over - the - counter medicines.