Pregnancy and Medication Safety

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What is a possible outcome for a fetus if the mother smokes during pregnancy?

The baby will have a higher IQ

The baby will have an increased risk of SIDS

The baby will be born at a normal weight

The baby is more likely to be born small (correct)

What is the effect of carbon monoxide from smoking on the fetal blood cells?

It binds to the fetal blood cells more strongly than oxygen (correct)

It increases the oxygen delivery to the baby

It has no effect on the fetal blood cells

It reduces the carbon dioxide levels in the blood

What is the effect of smoking on the hormones related to breastfeeding?

It reduces the levels of oxytocin and prolactin (correct)

It increases the fat level in the milk

It has no effect on the hormones related to breastfeeding

It increases the levels of oxytocin and prolactin

What is a possible effect of smoking on the baby's ability to suck during the first few weeks of life?

It reduces the baby's ability to suck Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for mothers who smoke to breastfeed their babies?

Because breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes?

They should quit using tobacco or e-cigarettes Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of smoking on the mother's milk supply?

It reduces the milk supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended food for an infant?

Breast milk Signup and view all the answers

What can mothers do to ensure a plentiful milk supply?

Feed more often Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome if a mother smokes during pregnancy and then breastfeeds her baby?

The baby will receive numerous health benefits from breastfeeding Signup and view all the answers

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What is a possible outcome for a fetus if the mother smokes during pregnancy?

What is the effect of carbon monoxide from smoking on the fetal blood cells?

What is the effect of smoking on the hormones related to breastfeeding?

What is a possible effect of smoking on the baby's ability to suck during the first few weeks of life?

Why is it important for mothers who smoke to breastfeed their babies?

What is recommended for mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes?

What is a possible effect of smoking on the mother's milk supply?

What is the recommended food for an infant?

What can mothers do to ensure a plentiful milk supply?

What is a possible outcome if a mother smokes during pregnancy and then breastfeeds her baby?

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