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A research study done in Australia and soon to be published in an Obstetric and Gynecology journal reaffirms the dangers of smoking while you are pregnant.  The researchers studied 41 women, about half of whom smoked.  They found that the women who smoked had a high incidence of endothelial, or vascular, dysfunction.  This led to an increased chance of blood clots in the women who were smoking as opposed to those who were not smoking.

The research also showed that the smoking women delivered babies that were of a significantly lower birth weight than the babies who were born to non-smokers.  As all of you know, birth weight is a strong predictor of future health and well-being of a newborn baby.  The researchers stated the following:

“This research is further proof that pregnant women must stop smoking to ensure that their babies have the healthiest start. Women should speak with their midwife, GP or local PCT who will be able to provide important information and support while they break the habit”.

Adopted from Medical News Today