Exposure to Tobacco Metabolites via Breast Milk and Infant Weight Gain: A Population-Based Study

Conclusion: Our findings are in accord with recommendations by health agencies for smokers to breastfeed. However, SGA infants exposed to tobacco metabolites via breastfeeding by heavy smokers appear to gain weight more rapidly than other infants. Practical implications of our findings are discussed.
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research