Helping pregnant women stop smoking — safely

Helping pregnant women stop smoking — safely

Author: ABC Australia April 5, 2025 Duration: 37:33
Quitting smoking can be tough, and for many women who've fallen pregnant their only option has been to go cold turkey.  Researchers are trying to figure out whether medications to help are safe for mum and bub.  Also, a condition that causes breathlessness that's often mistaken for asthma. These are the symptoms of vocal cord dysfunction.  And a study suggests we've been majorly underestimating the burden of diabetes in Australia. 

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