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Links between smoking mums and teenage drug use
(Daily Express 03/11/2009)
CHILDREN born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy have a greater risk of developing behavioural problems and of using drugs later in life. Those exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb are more likely to experiment with alcohol, cannabis and tobacco once they hit their teenage years. University of Nottingham researchers concluded maternal smoking may effect the development of the orbitofrontal cortex - the part of the brain that regulates emotion and evaluates rewards.
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Pregnant smoking 'psychosis link'
(BBC 01/10/2009)
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, a study suggests. A UK survey of 12-year-olds found those whose mothers had smoked were 20% more likely to suffer such problems. The link was 84% more pronounced if 20 or more cigarettes a day were smoked. The researchers suggested tobacco exposure in the womb may affect the child's brain development, but admitted further study of the issue was needed.
Stigma fear for pregnant smokers
(BBC 04/02/2009)
Many pregnant women who smoke do not approach doctors for help to quit because they think they will be "judged", a poll for the NHS suggests. Of 224 pregnant smokers questioned, 25% said they had not sought help because of worries about being criticised. Some 40% said they had not admitted their habit to midwives or doctors.
Voucher plan for pregnant smokers
(BBC 16/10/2008)
Pregnant women who smoke may be offered vouchers to encourage them to give up under proposals by an NHS trust. Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trust said plans would include women being tested to ensure they had given up. Dr Kevin Lewis, from the trust, said studies had shown people needed motivation to help them give up smoking.
UK move worsens maternal habits
(BBC 11/04/2008)
Immigrants are more likely to smoke or drink in pregnancy the longer they have lived in the UK, researchers find.
Smokers who give up during pregnancy have good-natured children, claims study
(The Scotsman 13/03/2008)
MOTHERS who quit smoking while pregnant have easy-going babies, research claims, while pregnant smokers could be destined to give birth to antisocial yobs. A study of more th
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