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What are my chances of having a baby with birth defects since I smoked cigarettes during the beginning stages of my pregnancy? My due date is December 24. I read that April 23 through May 28 would be the time my baby is most vulnerable for birth defects.
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Actually the chances are pretty slim. The dates you give are at near mid-pregnancy. In later pregnancy, smoking can cause problems related to growth retardation because it causes a constriction of the blood vessels that supply nourishment and oxygen to your baby. If you've quit, you'll probably do just fine.
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