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What is a possible outcome for a fetus if the mother smokes during pregnancy?
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?
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?
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?
What is a possible effect of smoking on the baby's ability to suck during the first few weeks of life?
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Why is it important for mothers who smoke to breastfeed their babies?
Why is it important for mothers who smoke to breastfeed their babies?
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What is recommended for mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes?
What is recommended for mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes?
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What is a possible effect of smoking on the mother's milk supply?
What is a possible effect of smoking on the mother's milk supply?
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What is the recommended food for an infant?
What is the recommended food for an infant?
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What can mothers do to ensure a plentiful milk supply?
What can mothers do to ensure a plentiful milk supply?
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What is a possible outcome if a mother smokes during pregnancy and then breastfeeds her baby?
What is a possible outcome if a mother smokes during pregnancy and then breastfeeds her baby?
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