Smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden death for the child, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. According to CNN, the study analyzed more than 20 million births ...

Vapes are often marketed as a "safer" choice than cigarettes. But during pregnancy, experts are clear: Vaping isn't safe. Studies show it can increase the chances of preterm birth, low birth weight, ...

During pregnancy, you'll do anything to protect your little peanut. That means if you smoked before you conceived, you might have switched from conventional cigarettes to e-cigarettes because you ...

Maternal smoking during pregnancy may be associated with higher blood pressure and increased risk of hypertension in children, according to a new ECHO Cohort study led by Lyndsey Shorey-Kendrick, Ph.D ...

4% of pregnant women report alcohol use; 8% use illicit substances, data shows Substance use during pregnancy can lead to birth defects, miscarriage and growth issues Early interventions are critical ...

SUNDAY, Sept. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West ...