What are some of the common developmental effects on a child whose mother smoked while pregnant?
A)increased birth weight and lethargy
B)lower birth weight and short stature
C)severe hearing loss and heart defects
D)severely deformed limbs and muscle spasms

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Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to a lower birth weight in babies. Additionally, it can lead to growth and developmental delays as well as an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Short stature may also be a possible effect in the long term. However, the other options (A, C, and D) are more severe and less common effects of smoking during pregnancy.

What Are Some of the Common Developmental Effects on a Child