Question

Nicotine from cigarette smoke does not produce congenital malformations but it does

affect the foetus. Name one effect it can have on a developing foetus.

Answer 1

It can cause deformations or second hand smoking to the baby which may cause cancer later on in life.

Answer 2

smoking cigarettes while pregnant can cause

*increased risk of premature birth and stillbirth

*low birth weight

*undersized babies can have lung complications such as not being able to breath on own and continues breathing difficulties such as asthma and an increased risk of SIDS

* learning disabilities, behavioral problems