Smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden death for the child, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. According to CNN, the study analyzed more than 20 million births ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists at City St George’s, ...

A national scheme which gives pregnant women shopping vouchers if they quit smoking has been an "unbelievable" success in Barnsley, a midwife has said. Around 23% of pregnant women giving birth at ...