Study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth shows quitting smoking during pregnancy benefits placental weight and fetus growth.
A study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth reveals that quitting smoking during pregnancy can positively impact placental weight, preventing a mismatch between placental weight and fetus growth. Smoking during pregnancy increases placental weight, often leading to lower birth weight relative to placental weight, indicating vulnerability for the fetus. This suggests the placenta compensates for smoking's negative effects by increasing its weight.
April 30, 2024
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