What Is the Effect of Cigarette Smoking During Pregnancy

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of cigarette smoking during pregnancy?

• A) It has no long-term adverse effects.
• B) It is harmful only if the mother is not taking prenatal vitamins.
• C) It is associated with low birth weight and increased risk of stillbirth and infant mortality.
• D) It is only a problem if the woman smokes; second-hand smoke holds no risk for the developing fetus.

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