What Are the Common Neonatal Disorders Linked to Smoking?
Low Birth Weight (LBW): Infants born to smoking mothers are more likely to have a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams. Preterm Birth: Smoking increases the risk of delivering the baby before 37 weeks of gestation. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Babies exposed to smoke in utero or through secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of SIDS. Respiratory Issues: Newborns may suffer from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and other breathing problems. Congenital Anomalies: Smoking has been linked to congenital heart defects and other structural abnormalities in newborns.
