Despite the warnings and known health risks, approximately one in ten expectant mothers in the United States continues smoking during pregnancy. New research studying the effects of smoking during pregnancy and its impact on the stress response in newborn babies suggests that “newborns of mothers who smoke cigarettes during pregnancy show lower levels of stress hormones, lowered stress response, and alterations in DNA for a gene that regulates passage of stress hormones from mother to fetus”. According to the lead researcher, “(the newborns) stress systems may not be prepared for the stressors of daily life, this may be particularly detrimental in babies born to mothers who lack resources and parenting skills and whose babies may encounter more daily stressors”. We want to help you live the healthiest life possible. Talk to our pharmacist about smoking cessation options. bit.ly/1wvtMwd
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:01:12 +0000
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