Smoking for pregnant women and its association with premature birth

Smoking for pregnant women and its association with premature birth

Smoking is considered the arch enemy of health, as its harm to the body is the worst, especially during pregnancy.

Scientists have warned that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to suffer premature birth than non-smokers.

Caffeine and smoking

The British National Health Service also recommends that pregnant women do not drink more than 200 mg of caffeine per day, which is equivalent to two cups of instant coffee or tea.

They should also stop smoking, because drinking large amounts of caffeine and smoking are linked to an increased risk of pregnancy complications, premature birth, and fetal growth restriction.

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A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that women who smoked during pregnancy were nearly three times more likely to give birth prematurely than non-smokers, more than double the previous estimate.

It also found that babies born to mothers who smoke are four times more likely to be smaller for their gestational age, putting them at risk of serious complications, including breathing difficulties and infections.

According to the study, when smoking toxins are transmitted through the bloodstream to the child, he suffers from difficulty obtaining oxygen. When this happens, it affects growth, and is associated with premature birth with low birth weight.

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