1st April 2022

A 27-year-old lady presents to the GP for antenatal advice on smoking

A 27-year-old lady presents to the GP for antenatal advice on smoking. She has unsuccessfully attempted to quit smoking on multiple occasions. She and her partner are trying to conceive, and she wants to know what the risks are to her pregnancy if she continues to smoke. She is otherwise fit and healthy with no past medical history or family history of pregnancy-related complications. 

What pregnancy complication is she at most risk of if she continues to smoke?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.