Researchers warn that even light smoking, defined as just one or two cigarettes a day, can significantly harm pregnancy and lead to crucial health issues for newborns.
The analysis of 12.1 million US births reveals that smoking before pregnancy increases the risk of major health problems for newborns, with alarming statistics outlining risks linked to different smoking levels.
The research indicates that mothers who smoked during pregnancy have a 31-32% higher chance of their newborn facing serious health issues, underscoring the dangers of even minimal smoking.
The study highlights that light smoking before pregnancy raises major health risk by 16%, reinforcing the critical need for public health interventions concerning smoking among pregnant women.
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