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nicotine · Medicine question

How can nicotine affect the fetus during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Nicotine passes to the fetus and affects its breathing movements and circulation, with the effect on circulation depending on the dose.

Sources for this answer

Nicorette 2 mg GumMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 24Document updated 2 October 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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