Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy may improve her newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in the first year of life, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 4, at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Washington, DC.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/aao...