She has a specialty in neuroendocrinology and has been working in the field of nutritionincluding nutrition research, education, medical writing, and clinical integrative and functional nutritionfor over 15 years.
Gradual tapering (decreasing your dose over weeks) is always recommended
Spirometry measuring forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) and the FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio helps quantify airflow limitation indicative of obstructive lung diseases
This affects the growth and development of the baby and increases the risk of: Miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Birth abnormalities - cleft lip and palate, heart defects, shortened limbs Stillbirth (risk increased by 50%) Unexplained bleeding during pregnancy Placental abruption (a life-threatening condition where the placenta detaches prematurely before the baby's birth) Fetal distress during labour and birth Low birthweight Premature birth Neonatal death (risk increased by 20%) Babies who are small at birth due to smoking are much weaker and are poorly developed
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Numerous tools and aids are available, designed to ease the road to a smoke-free life
