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Does maternal smoking during pregnancy result in small babies?

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Does maternal smoking during pregnancy result in small babies?

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The most consistent finding associated with maternal smoking during pregnancy is lower birthweight. Most studies find a difference of 200-250 grams between babies of mothers who smoke and those who do not. In addition, the incidence of intrauterine growth retardation has been found to be higher among women who smoked during their pregnancy.