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Smoking and pregnancy.

I Cope, L Stevens, P Lancaster

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |November 8, 1975
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    Smoking during pregnancy harms fertility, increases abortion and stillbirth rates, and lowers birth weight. Quitting smoking during pregnancy can reverse these negative effects on maternal and infant health.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Perinatal Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Maternal smoking is a significant public health concern with known adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes.
    • Existing research highlights various risks associated with smoking during gestation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comprehensively outline the detrimental effects of smoking on fertility and pregnancy.
    • To emphasize the potential for reversal of these effects through smoking cessation during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies investigating smoking and pregnancy outcomes.
    • Synthesis of data on fertility, abortion rates, birth weight, stillbirth, neonatal mortality, and maternal/fetal complications.

    Main Results:

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    • Smoking is linked to reduced male and female fertility, increased abortion and stillbirth rates, and lower birth weight.
    • Additional risks include impaired fetal brain development, teratogenic effects, and ante-partum hemorrhage.
    • Maternal hypertension incidence may be reduced, but infant risk is elevated.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoking cessation during pregnancy can mitigate or reverse many adverse outcomes.
    • Public health initiatives should focus on supporting pregnant individuals to quit smoking.