About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem

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Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem Nov 8th 2013, 12:15 A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nearly 11% of all pregnant women smoked in the last trimester. Their data reports on information from 27 sites where the information was collected. Though, they warn, the numbers are most likely low given that this is self-reported. They know from other studies that moms tend to overreport quitting and underreport smoking. Some of the risks of smoking in pregnancy include: preterm labor placental issues growth restriction death of baby Given the severity of these risks, it's important to help pregnant women who smoke and those who intend to become pregnant to stop. They offer a variety of ways to help that happen from interventions with your care provider, smoking cessation being affordable, and policies like 100% Smoke Free. Related: 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy Don't Drink Alcohol in Pregnancy Medications in Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © iStockPhoto Source: Trends in Smoking Before, During, and After Pregnancy -- Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, United States, 40 Sites, 2000-2010. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance Summaries. 62(SS06);1-19. Smoking in Pregnancy Still a Problem originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 12:15:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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