Date of Defense
Spring 4-14-2000
Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
First Advisor
Kathy Wilson, Family and Consumer Sciences
Second Advisor
Arezoo Rojhani, Family and Consumer Sciences
Third Advisor
Denise Detamasso, Family and Consumer Sciences
Keywords
breastfeeding
Abstract
Proper health maintenance during pregnancy is crucial to the mother, and absolutely necessary for the fetus. Because of this vulnerable state of being, any interference may be detrimental to the health of both. One of the most harmful yet common habits that could adversely affect the mother and fetus is smoking. Not only can the carcinogens from cigarettes be transferred from the mother through the bloodstream, it is now known that they can also be transmitted via breast milk, causing an array of physiological and psychological complications.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, Natalie, "In Utero and Postpartum Effects of Smoking: A Closer Look at How Smoking Affects Breast Milk and the Nutritional Status of Mothers and Newborns" (2000). Honors Theses. 594.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/594
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only