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 ...

Researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers -- more than double the previous estimate. The study also found ...

PAF for two groups of mothers: those who smoked during pregnancy, and non-smokers who were exposed to secondhand smoke. Unlike genetics or age, smoking is a risk factor for numerous diseases that we ...

Vapes are often marketed as a "safer" choice than cigarettes. But during pregnancy, experts are clear: Vaping isn't safe. Studies show it can increase the chances of preterm birth, low birth weight, ...

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 ...

Even "light smoking" -- defined as just one or two cigarettes a day -- can be a real drag on pregnancy, causing "major health problems" for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. wong yu liang ...

After five days of an unrelenting firestorm in Los Angeles County, medical experts are warning that the area’s smoke levels pose unique risks to expectant pregnant people and their unborn children. So ...

Doctors say prolonged exposure to environmental toxins could affect a fetus’ development. If pregnant people are in a smoky area for more than a few days, USC Keck School of Medicine’s chair of ...