Nicotine patches pregnant smokers quit study shows
Nicotine patches do not appear to help pregnant smokers to quit, study shows
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and may have long lasting effects in offspring. In England, 26% of women smoke in the year before their pregnancy and 12% smoke through to delivery. The rate is similar or even higher in other high income countries. Guidelines suggest adding nicotine replacement […]