Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Smoking and pregnancy].

P Bol

    Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
    |April 5, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Smoking during pregnancy harms unborn babies, leading to lower birth weights, developmental issues, and increased risks of asthma and cancer. Paternal smoking also negatively impacts fetal development.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Hyperthyroidism].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2004
    Same author

    [Sarcoidosis].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
    Same author

    [Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
    Same author

    [Glaucoma].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
    Same author

    [Cataract].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
    Same author

    [Anthrax].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
    Same journal

    [Indications for and claims to dental specialties: regulatory framework].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    Same journal

    [Justification and optimization of intraoral and panoramic radiographs in oral care].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    Same journal

    [A new era in acute dental care: organizational changes and legal implications].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    Same journal

    [Diabetes mellitus: new insights and developments].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    Same journal

    [Soft tissue injuries of the face; a summary with practical guidelines].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    Same journal

    [Digital analysis of occlusion and articulation using the T-Scan: the scientific background].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Public Health
    • Toxicology

    Context:

    • Smoking poses significant health risks to individuals.
    • Pregnancy exacerbates these risks due to direct exposure of the fetus to harmful substances.
    • Both maternal and paternal smoking have detrimental effects on fetal development.

    Purpose:

    • To outline the adverse health effects of smoking during pregnancy on both the mother and the unborn child.
    • To highlight the specific risks associated with tobacco combustion products and carbon monoxide exposure.
    • To emphasize the vulnerability of embryonic and fetal tissues to teratogenic agents.

    Summary:

    • Maternal smoking exposes the fetus to numerous harmful tobacco combustion products and carbon monoxide, impairing fetal development.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Pregnant smokers experience reduced fertility, increased risks of abortion, miscarriage, and preterm delivery.
  • Infants born to smoking mothers exhibit lower birth weights, developmental deficits, and elevated risks for conditions like asthma and cancer, with potential long-term effects into adulthood.

    • Impact:

    • Smoking cessation during pregnancy is crucial for improving birth outcomes and reducing long-term health risks for the child.
    • Public health initiatives should focus on educating pregnant women and their partners about the severe consequences of smoking.
    • Further research into the specific mechanisms of tobacco-induced developmental toxicity is warranted.