The Impact of Male Partners Who Smoke And Pregnancy

In women who smoke, the adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy have been well-documented. The impact of male partners who smoke and pregnancy has not been studied as extensively, however. A recent study looked at pregnancy outcomes in women whose partner smoked during early pregnancy. These researchers found that women whose partner smoked during the first few months of pregnancy were more likely to miscarry than women with nonsmoking partners. On the flip side, women whose partners quit smoking around the time of conception experienced an 18% lower risk of miscarriage than those whose partners continued to smoke. These findings highlight the importance of smoking cessation for men and women prior to pregnancy.

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For more information on smoking and the effects on pregnancy:
Infertility and Early Menopause Linked to Smoking
Stopping Smoking Prior To Attempting To Conceive