Benefits of quitting cigarettes during pregnancy exceed dangers of weight gain, shows study

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Benefits of quitting cigarettes during pregnancy exceed dangers of weight gain, shows study

Quitting cigarettes during pregnancy may increase obesity-related complications for both parent and baby, but Rutgers Health researchers found that reductions in stillbirths and premature deliveries outweigh these dangers and speculated that nutrition counseling could increase the benefits.