A CDC study reveals that maternal smoking during the first trimester increases the risk of congenital heart defects in infants by 20 to 70 percent. This highlights the critical need for smoking cessation programs targeting pregnant women.

A large study reveals that overweight and obese women face an 18% higher risk of having babies with certain heart defects compared to those with normal BMI. This research underscores the importance of maternal health in preventing congenital heart conditions.

A CDC-funded study reveals that smoking early in pregnancy significantly increases the risk of heart defects in newborns. This finding underscores the importance of smoking cessation programs for expectant mothers.