Smoking cessation in early-pregnancy, gestational weight gain and subsequent risks of pregnancy complications

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is a major public health problem leading to increased risks of pregnancy complications (1,2). Despite strong recommendations to quit smoking before pregnancy, approximately 15% of women smoke at the start of pregnancy and 8% of women continue to smoke during pregnancy (3 –5). Women might be reluctant to quit smoking due to concerns of potential unfavorable effects subsequent to smoking cessation, such as excessive weight gain (6–8). In general, excessive weight gain is a well-known side effect of smoking cessation, and might discourage women from cessation attem pts (9).

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - July 24, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lina Al-Hassany, Rama J. Wahab, Eric A.P. Steegers, Vincent W.V. Jaddoe, Romy Gaillard Source Type: research