We all know that exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can have negative effects on both maternal and child health. Yet, we haven\u2019t had an understanding of all specific effects until now.\u00a0 The study under review this week gives nurses insight into this important public health issue and has the potential to influence nursing care of women and families during pregnancy.<\/p>\n
Our discussion will take place from Thursday, January 31 to Friday, February 4th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 To participate, simply tweet using #ebnjc<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The article is:<\/p>\n Crane JM, Keough M, Murphy P, et al. Effects of environmental tobacco smoke on perinatal outcomes: a retrospective cohort study. BJOG<\/i> 2011;118<\/b>:865\u201371<\/p>\n Link to article: http:\/\/bit.ly\/Vgsb9h<\/a><\/p>\n Please consider the following questions:<\/p>\n EBN commentary of the article can be found at:\u00a0 http:\/\/bit.ly\/14ksvKQ<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We all know that exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can have negative effects on both maternal and child health. Yet, we haven\u2019t had an understanding of all specific effects until now.\u00a0 The study under review this week gives nurses insight into this important public health issue and has the potential to influence nursing care […]<\/p>\n\n