Yes, a mother’s choices of behaviors will influence the development of her child, physically and emotionally. Of the woman can not engage in heathy behaviors, she may smoke, drink, do drugs, etc. that could harm the child in utero or out in the world. If she engages in unhealthy behaviors, the child will most likely still look up to her and attempt to mimic her behaviors. Now, if the mother has good, heathy behaviors, like exercising, eating properly, and being understanding, the child will pick up those behaviors.