Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy generally

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Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy tend to weigh less than those born to non-smoking mothers. Nicotine and other harmful chemicals in cigarettes decrease the amount of oxygen and nutrients that are supplied to the developing fetus, which can result in lower birth weight. Developmental problems, addiction to nicotine, and brain damage are all possible risks associated with smoking during pregnancy, but they are not as consistently or universally observed as low birth weight.

Babies Born to Mothers Who Smoke During Pregnancy Generally