[Cessation of smoking: implementation of effective techniques. Prenatal and hospital pregnancy consultations with smoking women and/or smoking couples].
Smoking during pregnancy is a public health problem. Throughout this period, cessation is crucial. Everybody agrees that pregnancy is an appropriate moment to try to quit. Continuing smoking is a major risk for both the pregnant woman and her baby to come. Tobacco contains numerous toxics which easily pass through the placenta. All healthcare teams should be committed to helping pregnant women stop smoking and should train themselves to provide advice and support. The healthcare structures should implement consensual preventive and curative actions. Many diagnostic and curative tools are available for global care of pregnant smoking women. Their partners, whether smokers or not, should play a preponderant role. In addition to psychological support, it is important to note that nicotinic substitutes are indispensable tools for helping dependent pregnant women stop smoking.
Service de Pneumologie, Tabacologie, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157, rue de la Porte-de-Trivaux, 92141 Clamart Cedex.
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D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009538:Nicotine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012907:Smoking / Q000628:therapy*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods*
D015415:Biomarkers; D009538:Nicotine