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Smokefree England: Smoking during pregnancy
The Health Act, passed by Parliament in 2006, will make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smokefree from 1 July 2006. In this series of video podcasts Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, explores the many reasons why this landmark public health reform is both a positive and necessary move for England.
Smoking during pregnancy
“On average, smokers have more complications during pregnancy and labour… … Babies born to mothers who smoke are also significantly lighter and shorter than those born to non-smokers.”
Smoking impacts on the health of both mother and baby. In this podcast Sir Liam Donaldson talks about the effects of smoking during pregnancy.
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