Final answer:
Smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on the mother and the developing baby.False.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement, 'Although there are concerns about smoking during pregnancy, the research studies have not consistently demonstrated any specific risks' is False.
Smoking during pregnancy has been shown to have numerous negative effects on both the mother and the developing baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking while pregnant can lead to premature birth, low-birth-weight infants, stillbirth, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In addition, smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of complications such as placenta previa, placental abruption, and gestational diabetes.