Nicotine replacement therapy safer than smoking when pregnant, researchers find
/It is common knowledge that smoking during pregnancy is harmful, and many women struggle to give up the habit due to the addictive chemicals in cigarettes.
But a group of researchers from the University of Newcastle say there is not enough discussion around the recommendation of nicotine replacement therapy for pregnant women.
In a new paper published by the researchers, they argue nicotine replacement therapy is safer than smoking, and Australian doctors can be confident prescribing it for their pregnant patients.