Should doctors be worried about smoking and pregnancy

Should doctors be worried about smoking and pregnancy?

Answers

  • Answer 1

    Yes, there is evidence that cigarette smoking enhances the chances of premature delivery, low infant weight at birth, stillbirth and impairment of infants’ growth and development. It also allows the unborn infant to be subjected to detrimental chemicals through the placenta.

  • Answer 2

    Yes, there is evidence that cigarette smoking enhances the chances of premature delivery, low infant weight at birth, stillbirth and impairment of infants’ growth and development. It also allows the unborn infant to be subjected to detrimental chemicals through the placenta.