Question

1. despite warnings from her healthcare provider, maya continues to smoke throughout her pregnancy. what conditions is her fetus at risk for? select all that apply

birth defects of the mouth and lip
low birth weight
lung cancer
premature birth

Explanation:

Smoking during pregnancy can lead to various negative outcomes for the fetus. Low birth weight is a well - known risk associated with maternal smoking. Chemicals in cigarette smoke can restrict blood flow to the fetus, affecting its growth.

Birth defects of the mouth and lip (cleft lip/palate) are more commonly associated with genetic factors and certain medications rather than smoking. Lung cancer is a long - term consequence for the smoker themselves, not typically a direct risk for the fetus at birth. Preterm birth is associated with many factors, but smoking is more strongly linked to low birth weight among the given options.

Answer:

low birth weight