Which prenatal maternal risk factor is linked to a higher incidence of congenital heart defects?
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Correct answer: Oxygen saturation, perfusion, growth, and feeding tolerance
Maternal infections such as rubella during early pregnancy are known risk factors for CHDs, as structural development of the fetal heart is disrupted.
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