Booze, Tobacco Together in Pregnancy May Worsen Baby’s Facial Abnormalities

Combined Prenatal Alcohol and Tobacco Exposure Linked to Heightened Risks of Facial Abnormalities
(MedPage Today) — Prenatal exposure to both alcohol and tobacco smoke impacted the baby’s facial development more than either alone, a longitudinal study from South Africa showed. Three-dimensional facial scans at 1 month and 1 year of age showed this combined exposure intensifies developmental concerns, suggesting the synergistic impact of these substances on newborn anatomy.

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