Pregnancy and Delivery Outcomes in Women Exposed to Tobacco Smoke

This thesis examines the effect that passive smoking has on pregnant women childbirth and neonates. Exposure to tobacco smoke, a complex of thousands of different chemicals, is dangerous for reproductive health. Carbon monoxide and nicotinic acid harm the hormonal background necessary for carrying a pregnancy and the amount of oxygen supplied to the fetus. It results in such problems as fetal growth retardation, preterm labor, and congenital abnormalities. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of SHS on the fetoplacental unit and neonatal outcome via a comparative cross-sectional survey of 50 pregnant women with and without smoke exposure. The clinical, laboratory, and statistical analysis assesses maternal and fetal health consequences, with focused attention being directed at placental performance and the initial phase of newborn growth. The results for patients will help in developing preventive strategies, and broaden the current knowledge about sociogenesis and clinical relevance of passive smoking during pregnancy and subsequent directions in the intervention.