Research statistics gathered by a study lead by Professor George Wehby of the University of Iowa's College of Public Health have revealed startling evidence about the neurodevelopment of babies of mothers that smoke during pregnancy, and these facts are much worse than expected. The study's female participants were from health clinics in the countries of Brazil, Chile, and … [Read more...] about Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
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Tobacco-Free Pregnancy Program in Charleston
West Virginia health officials have launched a tobacco-free pregnancy initiative meant to stomp out smoking among pregnant women. The seven-month media campaign, which was kicked off in November, includes television, radio, billboard and newspaper advertisements. The campaign is called the "Power to quit is inside you." The aim is to encourage pregnant women to call … [Read more...] about Tobacco-Free Pregnancy Program in Charleston
Kids Learn to Smoke From Mom
Children with mothers who smoke cigarettes are more likely to be regular marijuana users by early adulthood, a new study suggests. Part of the link seems to be explained by the fact that children of smokers were more likely to have been rebellious and aggressive as teenagers, the Australian researchers note. Past studies have found that children of smokers are more likely … [Read more...] about Kids Learn to Smoke From Mom
Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Around Children
Myth: Children aren't affected by secondhand smoke. It's okay to smoke in the presence of your kids so long as you don't blow the smoke in their face and open a window. The same goes for smoking around your pregnant partner, or a pregnant friend. Have you ever heard this rationalization for smoking around expecting mothers, infants, and small children? If you have … [Read more...] about Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Around Children
Mother’s Who Smoke Subject Babies to Higher Systolic Blood Pressure
There was a study that took place in the Netherlands. This study was of 456 infants. It showed that, by age 2 months, babies born to mothers who smoked had higher systolic blood pressures as compared to those whose mothers didn't smoke. Those babies of non-smokers weren't exposed to smoke during pregnancy. Our findings indicate maternal smoking during pregnancy … [Read more...] about Mother’s Who Smoke Subject Babies to Higher Systolic Blood Pressure
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