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Study: Smoking Cessation Aids Safe for Pregnant Women

4/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study from UNSW Sydney's NDARC reveals that quit-smoking aids like nicotine patches and varenicline pose no heightened risk of major birth defects in newborns. Analyzing over 13,000 births, this research offers hope and reassurance to pregnant women seeking help to quit smoking. However, the safety of bupropion remains uncertain, warranting further investigation.

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A groundbreaking study from UNSW Sydney's NDARC reveals that quit-smoking aids like nicotine patches and varenicline pose no heightened risk of major birth defects in newborns. Analyzing over 13,000 births, this research offers hope and reassurance to pregnant women seeking help to quit smoking. However, the safety of bupropion remains uncertain, warranting further investigation.