Patient's question:
A very small baby has recently been unwell, always coughing. The uncomfortable baby always cries, and the parents feel heartbroken. After a check-up, it was said that the baby has gastroschisis. I would like to ask if there is a relationship between gastroschisis and smoking?Doctor's answer:
Hello, whether it is someone who smokes secondhand smoke or smokes during pregnancy, especially smoking three months before pregnancy, is significantly associated with congenital esophageal atresia in fetuses. This correlation increases with the increase in daily smoking amount. Previous studies have shown that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight. The study also found that smoking during pregnancy has different effects on boys and girls. Girls are more prone to bad behavior, while boys are more prone to ADHD.