Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 02:14
in Health & Medicine
Previous studies have shown that babies exposed to tobacco in utero are more likely to have a low birth weight and are at increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome. Now new research by The Miriam Hospital reveals that these babies are also less likely to self-soothe and are more aroused and excitable than newborns whose mothers did not smoke during pregnancy. read more