Biochemically confirmed smoking cessation and gestational weight gain.

Karilynn M RockhillLucinda J EnglandVan T TongAndrea J Sharma

Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2019)

Although quitters had modest additional weight gain by 30-34 weeks compared to continuing smokers, a high proportion in both groups gained in excess of IOM recommendations. Both quitters and continuing smokers may need support to achieve optimal gestational weight gain.

Keyphrases

weight gain
smoking cessation
body mass index
birth weight
replacement therapy
weight loss
medical education
clinical practice
pregnant women
gestational age
preterm birth