If a child is born with missing or stunted limbs, which of the following is the mother MOST likely to have ingested during the second month of pregnancy?
A) Alcohol
B) Valium
C) Thalidomide
D) Tetracycline

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Thalidomide, when taken by pregnant women, especially during the first trimester, is known to cause severe birth defects, including missing or stunted limbs. This is due to its teratogenic effects on the developing fetus.

If a Child Is Born with Missing or Stunted Limbs