An expert from a specialist baby charity has encouraged mothers-to-be to avoid smoking, pointing out that the habit has been linked to a wide range of health problems in infants.
Tommy's midwife Amanda Kershaw noted that a number of smoking cessation services are on offer for those who are either planning to have a child or are already pregnant and urged women to seek advice.
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That's an obvious statement. It pains me to think ANY woman would dare smoke while pregnant.
Posted by: Andy Gray | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 02:32 PM