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Seminars in Neonatology

Volume 5, Issue 3, August 2000, Pages 231-241
Seminars in Neonatology

Regular Article
Perinatal complications associated with maternal tobacco use

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Abstract

The use of tobacco products by pregnant women is associated with placenta previa, abruptio placentae, premature rupture of the membranes, preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction and sudden infant death syndrome. Approximately 15–20% of women smoke during pregnancy. It has been suggested that smoking is responsible for 15% of all preterm births, 20–30% of all infants of low birthweight, and a 150% increase in overall perinatal mortality. Cigarette smoking is one of the most important and modifiable risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.

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    Correspondence to: Robert L. Andres MD, Associate Professor, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Medical Director, Prenatal Substance Abuse Clinic, University of Texas, Houston Medical School, 6431 Fannin, Suite 3.604, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. Tel.: +1 713 500 6426; Fax: +1 713 500 0799; E-mail:[email protected]

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