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Smoking and Pregnancy

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

At least 10 percent of American women smoke cigarettes during pregnancy, according to government statistics. Many don't understand the true dangers of smoking, and others simply don't know how to quit. How much do you know about smoking and pregnancy? Take this short quiz to find out.


1. Which of these complications is NOT more common among pregnant women who smoke?

a. Macrosomia (an overly large baby)
b. Miscarriage
c. Premature delivery
d. Stillbirth

2. Smoking can affect a fetus's developing brain.

True
False

3. Cutting back to just a few cigarettes a day is nearly as good as quitting.

True
False

4. Low-tar cigarettes are safer for expectant moms than regular cigarettes.

True
False

5. Once they put their mind to it, pregnant smokers usually find it very easy to kick the addiction.

True
False

6. Which of these problems is more common among children whose mothers smoked AFTER delivery?

a. Asthma
b. Allergies
c. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
d. All of the above

7. Smoking can make it harder for a woman to conceive.

True
False



Last updated Jun 05, 2008


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