A new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental abruption, a complication that can be fatal to both parent and baby, to ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb may interfere with the brain‘s reward system, and make children more vulnerable to addictions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 13% of women say ...

In a new study on mothers who smoke while pregnant, ultrasound images show the fetuses grimacing and covering their faces, suggesting a direct reaction to nicotine, according to ABC News. In a new ...

PAF for two groups of mothers: those who smoked during pregnancy, and non-smokers who were exposed to secondhand smoke. Unlike genetics or age, smoking is a risk factor for numerous diseases that we ...

Smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden death for the child, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. According to CNN, the study analyzed more than 20 million births ...

Vapes are often marketed as a "safer" choice than cigarettes. But during pregnancy, experts are clear: Vaping isn't safe. Studies show it can increase the chances of preterm birth, low birth weight, ...

Can smoking during pregnancy influence a child’s risk of obesity later in life? A new study led by a Washington State University (WSU) researcher suggests it might. More than 89% of children in the ...

Small study cites increased movements of unborn babies when moms smoked. The study looked at fetuses for both smoking and non-smoking women. The fetuses, whose mother's smoked, tended to touch their ...

Background During preconception counselling, pregnant women who smoke are advised to quit smoking. While the adverse effects ...

Tobacco Control, Vol. 28, No. 4 (July 2019), pp. 420-426 (7 pages) BackgroundSecondhand smoke (SHS) exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of infant stillbirth, congenital malformations, low ...