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A new study suggests that women who smoke during pregnancy and develop preeclampsia are at particularly risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder, including preterm delivery, low birth weight, and stillbirth. Preeclampsia can develop into a life-threatening condition called eclampsia, which can cause seizures or coma. It can also slow the growth of the fetus and increase the risks of preterm birth and placental abruption.