Expectant mothers told about dangers of smokeless tobacco use
The workshop was led by Dr Madhu Gupta. The team conducted interactive sessions with pregnant women, highlighting the adverse consequences of SLT use during pregnancy. These include preterm birth, low birth weight, preeclampsia, miscarriage, stillbirth, developmental delays, and oral health complications.
Emphasising the critical importance of maternal health, Dr Madhu stated, "The long-term well-being of the child is contingent on the well-being of the mother, thus it is imperative that the mother practice good health including total refrain from use of all forms of tobacco."
The workshop also focused on providing coping strategies for tobacco cessation.
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