Smoking in pregnancy is highly forbidden in pregnancy or even to be around smokers. Smoking reduces the capacity of blood to carry oxygen leading to small-for-dates babies and sometimes preterm delivery.
Scientific Update (October 2026)
This chapter was first published in 2018 as part of the Prenatal Care Book, and has been reviewed and updated according to the latest guidelines. Key updates:
- E-cigarettes are not completely safe but are less harmful than smoking, and nicotine replacement (patches or gum) is relatively safe to help quitting.
- Carbon monoxide can be measured in the breath at visits to detect smoke exposure and support quitting.
References: NICE antenatal care (NG201), WHO recommendations on antenatal care (2016).
International Guidelines
In line with global standards, Dr. Sabry follows the latest recommendations from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Thus, patients receive care that is safe, ethical, and evidence-based.
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