Bianca recently found out that she's pregnant. Prior to confirming the pregnancy, Bianca was a heavy smoker. However, she plans to cut back to no more than five cigarettes a day. The most likely outcome is that Bianca ______.

A) will have a healthy, full-term infant
B) is at risk for having a low-birth-weight baby
C) will likely have a baby with subtle physical defects
D) is likely consuming other teratogens that can harm her baby

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Kallum Kennedy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Even cutting back on smoking can still have negative effects on the developing fetus. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and other complications. It is best for pregnant individuals to quit smoking completely to reduce the risks to their baby's health.

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