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Educator Tools - Slides/Talking Points - Unborn Babies Are at Risk


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Food Safety for Moms-To-Be Everything you need to conduct a food safety presentation for pregnant women.
 

Food Safety for Moms-to-Be

Powerpoint Presentation

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Slide 11. Unborn Babies Are at Risk.

 

Unborn Babies Are at Risk

  • Foodborne bacteria crosses placenta
    - Infects unborn baby
  • Fetus can’t fight harmful bacteria
  • Serious health problems
  • Developmental delays
  • Death

 

 

Speaker's Notes

Foodborne bacteria can cross the placenta and infect your unborn baby. And, your unborn baby’s immune system is not developed enough to fight off harmful bacteria.
Your baby can suffer serious health problems, developmental delays, and in extreme cases — death.
 

 

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