Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia with regard to prenatal problems?

A) Malnourishment of the mother does not affect the fetus.
B) Children with very low birth weight have reduced risks of schizophrenia.
C) Damage to the fetus may occur if the mother gets the flu virus during the first four months of prenatal development.
D) Maternal diabetes and emotional stress do not contribute to schizophrenia.

Studies have shown that if a mother gets the flu virus during the first four months of prenatal development, it can lead to neural abnormalities in the fetus that increase the risk of schizophrenia later in life. Malnourishment of the mother can also have negative effects on fetal development and increase the risk of schizophrenia. Children with very low birth weight actually have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Maternal diabetes and emotional stress have been found to contribute to the risk of schizophrenia in offspring.