Expectant mothers are advised to stop smoking. However, quitting cigarettes often results in weight gain and complications linked to obesity, such as hypertension. A recent study has revealed that the advantages of quitting outweigh the risks associated with ongoing smoking, such as stillbirths and premature deliveries.
Based on the results of the latest study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers suggest that pregnant women counseled to quit smoking should also receive counseling on nutrition and exercise to prevent excessive gestational weight gain.
