A woman gives birth to a small infant with a malformed skull.
The infant grows abnormally slowly and shows signs of substantial cognitive and intellectual deficits.
The child also has facial abnormalities including a short nose and thin lip that become more striking as it develops.
What might you expect to find in the mother's pregnancy history?.

The correct answer is choice A.

Choice A rationale:

The glucose challenge test is used to check for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. People at average risk of gestational diabetes usually have this test done during the second trimester, generally between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Choice B rationale:

This is too early in the pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes. The body’s response to sugar changes as the pregnancy progresses, so testing is typically done later.

Choice C rationale:

This is still a bit early for the screening. The recommended time is between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.

Choice D rationale:

This is too late in the pregnancy for the screening. The recommended time is between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.

The correct answer is choice A.

Choice A rationale:

A newborn who is getting enough breast milk should wet 6 to 12 diapers per day. This is because adequate hydration, a sign of sufficient milk intake, leads to frequent urination.

Choice B rationale:

A wake cycle of 30 to 60 minutes after each feeding does not necessarily indicate the baby is getting enough milk. It could be due to other factors like sleep patterns or general health.

Choice C rationale:

A baby should not sleep at least 6 hours between feedings. Newborns need to be fed every 2-3 hours.

Choice D rationale:

While burping can be a sign of a good feeding, it does not necessarily mean the baby is getting enough milk. It’s more related to the baby’s digestion of the milk.