Lesson Four Overview

In this lesson, we'll take a look at how the growing brain can be damaged

Learning Outcomes

By the time you've finished this lesson, you should have a better understanding of:

• What teratogens are
• How different types of teratogens affect different parts of the brain at different times during pregnancy
• An example of drug damage during pregnancy
• Why a baby's early experience of abuse, neglect, lack of stimulation and loss of primary relationships can permanently affect the growth of its brain