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?

<p>It reduces the baby's ability to suck (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They should quit using tobacco or e-cigarettes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It reduces the milk supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended food for an infant?

<p>Breast milk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can mothers do to ensure a plentiful milk supply?

<p>Feed more often (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The baby will receive numerous health benefits from breastfeeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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