Question

What are some of the common consequences to a child whose mother smoked while pregnant? (2 points) increased birth weight and lethargy lower birth weight and short stature severe hearing loss and heart defects severely deformed limbs and muscle spasms heart defects and poor reflexes

Answer 1

The correct answer is b) lower birth weight and short stature

Smoking causes a shortage of oxygen in the brain of the baby while it is still developing in the womb and this can lead to growth and development problems. Smoking also contributes to premature birth and sudden infant death syndrome.