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3.7 Pregnancy and smoking
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Relevant news and research: Pregnancy and smoking

Kannan Loganathan, P., Garg, A., Armstrong, J., Cartwright, J., Difu, S. and Baugh, C. (2026). Outcome of preterm infants (<30 weeks)="" born="" to="" mothers="" who="" smoked:="" propensity="" score="" matching="" study.="" bmj="" paediatr="" open,="" 1.="" available="" from:="">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41714103


Yesil Sarsmaz, H., Gurgen, S. G., Sarsmaz, K. and Sayin, O. (2026). Effects of prenatal maternal smoking on placental IGF-1, leptin, and HPL expression and breastfeeding practices. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 1, 185. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41654741


Chen, Y., Lei, R., Li, Z., Tang, J., Zou, Q., Peng, Y., Luo, M., Sun, M., Wang, T. and Qin, J. (2025). Association of Smoking, Drinking by Couples and Their Interaction With Pre-Eclampsia: A Prospective Cohort Study in Central China. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 12, e70164. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41351256


Cheng, Z., Yang, Y., Ding, S., Liu, Z., Liu, M., Liu, Y., Xu, D., Wu, Q., Wu, Y., Zhao, C., Li, J., Lyu, X., Xu, J., He, Y., Wang, Y., Peng, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhang, H., Wang, Q., Zhang, Y., Shen, H., Yan, D., Wang, L. and Ma, X. (2025). Paternal smoking cessation before pregnancy reduces the risk of spontaneous abortion: a population-based retrospective cohort study. J Epidemiol Community Health. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41448942


Class, J. A., Vishnubhotla, R. V., Haas, D. M., Hull, I. W., Sadhasivam, S. and Radhakrishnan, R. (2025). Placental MRI texture features in prenatal exposure to opioids and tobacco. Sci Rep, 1, 43778. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41397997


Lopez Carpintero, N., Giraldez-Garcia, C. and Carmona Camacho, R. (2025). Leukocytosis and tobacco use during pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41328701


Arge, K. G. and Hasen, A. A. (2025). Association between preterm birth and cigarette smoking among pregnant women in Africa: Systematic review and Meta-analysis. J Public Health Res, 4, 22799036251388567. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41179519


Tsouka, M., Neratzi, S., Golfaki, A., Panagouli, E., Christopoulos, P., Sergentanis, T. N. and Tsitsika, A. (2026). Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy and Conduct Problems: A Short Review of the Current Literature. Adv Exp Med Biol, 513-518. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41252037


Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2025). National Core Maternity Indicators. . Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mothers-babies/national-core-maternity-indicators


Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2025). The health of women in Australia. . Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/womens-health/the-health-of-women-in-australia


Honorato-Rzeszewicz, T., Hoek, A., Haadsma, M. L. and Groen, H. (2025). Fetal loss in women exposed to cigarette smoke in-utero. Prev Med Rep, 103228. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40978675


Kyzayeva, A., Shaw, M., Pell, J., Leyland, A. H., Lawlor, D. A., Kearns, R. J. and Nelson, S. M. (2025). Effect of comprehensive tobacco control policies on maternal and child outcomes: a population-based linkage study. Tob Control. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40897438


Yuan, X., Zhang, F., Lv, Y., Zhao, B., Zhang, H., Chen, L., Yan, H., Hao, X. and Dong, Z. (2025). Tobacco exposure and risk of spontaneous abortion, a dose-dependent association: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Tob Induc Dis. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40757095


Carr, A. C. (2025). Vitamin C status of pregnant and lactating women: Negative associations with body weight and current smoking. Nutr Res, 78-86. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40494228


Marbrey, M. W., Kistner, B., Douglas, E. S. and Caron, K. M. (2025). AHR activated placental adrenomedullin: A plausible factor in smoke-induced preeclampsia protection. Placenta, 175-180. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40408837


Fukuda, T., Kyozuka, H., Murata, T., Yasuda, S., Yamaguchi, A., Sato, A., Ogata, Y., Hosoya, M., Yasumura, S., Hashimoto, K., Nishigori, H., Fujimori, K., Japan, E. and Children's Study, G. (2025). Urinary cotinine levels versus self-reported smoking status for assessing placental abruption risk: the Japan Environment and Children's study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 1, 2497059. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40288958


Masvosva, W., Voutilainen, T., Lehtonen, M., Haikonen, R., Auriola, S., Keski-Nisula, L., Rysa, J. and Karkkainen, O. (2025). Alterations in the Plasma Metabolome Associated With Maternal Smoking During the First Trimester and Foetal Growth. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol, 5, e70037. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40223348


Karumai-Mori, H., Hamada, H., Iwama, N., Tomita, H., Tagami, K., Kumagai, N., Kudo, R., Wang, H., Izumi, S., Watanabe, Z., Ishikuro, M., Obara, T., Tatsuta, N., Metoki, H., Ota, C., Kuriyama, S., Arima, T., Yaegashi, N., Saito, M., Japan, E. and Children's Study, G. (2025). Impact of maternal smoking and secondhand smoke exposure during singleton pregnancy on placental abruption: analysis of a prospective cohort study (the Japan Environment and Children's Study). BMJ Open, 3, e089499. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40044195


Knysak, K., Maj, A., Domosud, K., Urban, A., Kacperczyk-Bartnik, J., Dobrowolska-Redo, A. and Romejko-Wolniewicz, E. (2025). The impact of prenatal smoking on postpartum depression: a systematic review. Arch Womens Ment Health. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39899059


Ekblad, M. O., Gissler, M. and Korhonen, P. E. (2025). Association Between Maternal Smoking, Isolated Proteinuria During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth: A Finnish Registry Analysis. Kidney Int Rep, 1, 169-176. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39810767


Encinosa, W. and Valdez, R. B. (2025). Menthol Cigarettes and Maternal Health: 2004-2022. J Womens Health (Larchmt). Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39786983


Miguez, M. C., Queiro, Y., Posse, C. M. and Val, A. (2024). The Connection Between Stress and Women's Smoking During the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review. Brain Sci, 1. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39851381


Zhou, P., Jin, F., Yao, S., Sun, B., Sun, N., Guan, H. and Liu, X. (2025). Mitochondrial Mayhem: How cigarette smoke induces placental dysfunction through MMS19 degradation. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf, 117728. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39823666


Julia-Burches, C., Martinez-Varea, A., Morales-Rosello, J. and Diago-Almela, V. (2024). Impact of Maternal Smoking on Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes in Twin Pregnancies: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med, 23. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39685788


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