After delivery, neonates born to mothers who smoke may experience various complications due to exposure to toxic substances in tobacco throughout pregnancy. Among the main consequences of smoking during pregnancy are the following:
- Congenital malformations such as, for example, cleft lip or cleft palate.
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome that manifests itself with stress, irritability, anxiety, etc.
- Respiratory problems and increased susceptibility to infections.
- Sudden infant death syndrome.
Read the full article on: What effects does smoking during pregnancy have on the baby? ( 85).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 12/12/2023
