Prenatal exposure to nicotine: health effects
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Prenatal exposure to nicotine is a serious health concern for both the fetus and the mother. Health effects of prenatal nicotine exposure include:
-increased risk of lower birth weight;
-increased risk of respiratory distress syndrome;
-increased risk of obesity in childhood;
Prenatal nicotine exposure can also put strain on the mother’s health, resulting in:
-decreased sense of well-being;
-decreased ability to remember information;
it is recommended to avoiding tobacco at all costs, especially during pregnancy.
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Prenatal exposure to nicotine: health effects