If the mother smokes during pregnancy,which of the following hazards is not likely to affect the fetus?
A)Mental retardation
B)Premature delivery
C)Stillbirth
D)Low birth weight

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Mental retardation is not directly linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy. While smoking during pregnancy is associated with several adverse outcomes such as premature delivery, stillbirth, and low birth weight, the direct causation of mental retardation is not established as a common outcome. Smoking can contribute to conditions that indirectly affect cognitive development, but it is not a direct cause of mental retardation.

If the Mother Smokes During Pregnancy,which of the Following Hazards