This proceeding, commenced pursuant to Family Court Act article 10, presents the question, which has heretofore been undecided by the courts of this State, whether or not a finding that a child is a "neglected child" may be predicated solely upon prenatal conduct by the mother. "Child" is defined as "any person or persons alleged to have been abused or neglected" (Family Ct Act § 1012 [b]). Under the facts of this case, it...
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