Willa, who is pregnant, gets headaches on a regular basis and takes aspirin to relieve the pain. What should you tell Willa about the effects of aspirin use on the developing organism?
A) Regular aspirin use is completely safe during pregnancy.
B) Regular aspirin use can cause gross deformities of the arms and legs during the embryonic period.
C) Regular aspirin use is linked to low birth weight and poorer motor development.
D) Regular aspirin use is linked to elevated incidence of birth complications, including respiratory distress.

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Aspirin use during pregnancy has been linked to low birth weight and poorer motor development in the developing fetus. It is important for pregnant women to speak with their healthcare provider about safe and effective methods for managing headaches during pregnancy, as aspirin use may not be recommended. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the potential effects of aspirin use during pregnancy.

Willa, Who Is Pregnant, Gets Headaches on a Regular Basis