Posted: July 9th, 2022

Smoking and pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy can be harmful to both the mother and the baby. It can cause a range of serious health problems, including:

Increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
In addition to these risks, smoking can also make it harder for a woman to get pregnant in the first place. It can also affect the development of the fetus, leading to long-term health problems for the child.

If you are pregnant and smoke, it is never too late to quit. Quitting smoking can help reduce the risk of these problems and give your baby the best chance of being healthy. There are many resources available to help pregnant women quit smoking, including medications, support groups, and counseling. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information and help quitting smoking.
Smoking and pregnancy
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Be detailed about your population and setting. It should be a health problem identified in your clinical setting or community. It should be realistic.
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The PICOT process begins with a case scenario, and the question is phrased to elicit an answer:
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The word PICOT is a mnemonic derived from the elements of a clinical research question – patient, intervention, comparison, outcome, and (sometimes) time. The PICOT process begins with a case scenario, and the question is phrased to elicit an answer. P – Patient/Problem I – Intervention C – Comparison O – Outcome T – Timeframe