Prenatal Maternal Smoking Linked to Behavioral Health Challenges in Offspring

Summary: Mothers who smoke while pregnant can cause their children to have behavior and mental health problems later on. A big study looked at over 16,000 kids from ages 1 to 19. It found that smoking during pregnancy makes kids more likely to act out and have emotional struggles. This happens to both boys and girls equally. The problems can show up when they are toddlers, kids, or teenagers. Even when researchers looked at other things like family history or education, prenatal smoking was still a big cause. Knowing this helps doctors and families give kids the right support when they need it most.

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