Smoking & Vaping During Pregnancy
Smoking and vaping during pregnancy is linked with a range of poor birth outcomes, including:
- Low birth weight and preterm birth
- Restricted head growth
- Placental problems
- Increased risk of stillbirth
- Increased risk of miscarriage
Prenatal smoke exposure is also linked to health and developmental consequences among children, including:
- Poorer lung function, persistent wheezing, and asthma
- Visual difficulties, such as strabismus, refractive errors, and retinopathy