Intake of vitamin C during pregnancy was found to improve newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in babies born to pregnant smokers, shows study. "Vitamin C is a simple, safe and inexpensive treatment that may decrease the impact of smoking during pregnancy on childhood respiratory health," said lead author Cynthia T. McEvoy, MD, MCR, FAAP, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health (and) Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children's Hospital. ...Saturday, 4 May 2013
Vitamin C may Head Off Lung Problems in Babies
Intake of vitamin C during pregnancy was found to improve newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in babies born to pregnant smokers, shows study. "Vitamin C is a simple, safe and inexpensive treatment that may decrease the impact of smoking during pregnancy on childhood respiratory health," said lead author Cynthia T. McEvoy, MD, MCR, FAAP, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health (and) Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children's Hospital. ...
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