Thalidomide typically causes babies to be born deaf and mentally retarded.

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Thalidomide is a teratogenic drug that was prescribed to pregnant women in the 1950s and 1960s to alleviate morning sickness. The drug caused severe birth defects such as limb abnormalities, but it did not typically cause deafness or mental retardation. However, some children exposed to thalidomide in utero may experience cognitive or hearing impairments as part of their overall disability.

Thalidomide Typically Causes Babies to Be Born Deaf and Mentally