Smoking during pregnancy may increase your baby’s chances of developing a variety of medical complications. Some research suggests a possible link between smoking during pregnancy and autism spectrum ...

Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns. Infants are 16% more likely to suffer major health issues following delivery if their ...

Smoking even one or two cigarettes a day in the months leading up to pregnancy or during pregnancy significantly increases the risk that the baby will have a severe health problem, new research shows.

Health damage associated with smoking is felt more intensely by pregnant women who are at higher risk of experiencing illness ...

A new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental abruption, a complication that can be fatal to both parent and baby, to ...

Most Americans know that it’s important for someone to take care of their health before getting pregnant and during pregnancy to increase their chance of having a healthy baby. Many people know, for ...

A systematic review uncovers links between maternal smoking and tooth defects in children, from missing teeth to enamel damage, while calling for stronger research to confirm the risks. Study: The ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who quit smoking immediately before or after becoming pregnant gain more weight during and after pregnancy - but their babies are less likely to be born small than ...

A new study from the University of Bergen and the University of Exeter shows that pregnant women who quit smoking may prevent an abnormal mismatch between the weight of the placenta and the growth of ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnancy test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees ...

Air pollution during pregnancy can affect both you and your baby, increasing the risk of premature birth and developmental ...