PREGNANT WOMEN EXPOSED TO CIGARETTES WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT

Abstract

One of the significant risk factors that contribute to the incidence of BBLR is exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 harmful chemicals, including nicotine and carbon monoxide, which can affect blood flow and oxygen supply to the fetus. This study aims to speculate on exposure to cigarette smoke in pregnant women with the incidence of low birth weight (BBLR). The method used was quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The population used was all pregnant women with 44 people in the form of accidental sampling. The results of the study found that pregnant women who were exposed to cigarettes had a higher chance of increasing the risk factor of low birth weight (BBLR). Interventions to reduce tobacco exposure during pregnancy are essential to prevent health complications in newborns and improve the quality of maternal and infant health.