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Any substance that the mother consumes is going to wind up in her blood stream, and it will pass through the placenta to the fetus. The development of the fetus is at its most sensitive during the first trimester, and toxic substances such as alcohol can cause abnormalities.

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Q: Why it is important for the pregnant mother to avoid many substances during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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