Biological factors that affect development

Congenital: symptoms present at birth

Neutral tube defects: Spina Bifida (tailbone/ spine problems)

When a women drinks considerably during pregancy.

• Small head
• Epicanthal folds.
• Flat midface
• Smooth philtrum
• Underdeveloped jaw
• Low nasal bridge
• Small eye openings
• Short nose
• Thin upper lip

Amniotic fluid gets infected during pregancy.

This can lead to Rubella and CMV.

• Yellow, dull colour/ tint to skin
• Hearing impaired
• Eyesight impaired

• CMV is a part of the Herpes family
• Learning difficulties