MATERNAL NICOTINE EXPOSURE DURING SUKLING PERIOD ALTERS CARDIAC PARAMETERS IN MALE AND FEMALE OFFSPRING

Nicotine is one of the main toxic components of tobacco. Its use can lead to addiction due to its psychoactive properties and result in several health problems. Nicotine can pass through breast milk, in this sense the use of nicotine during breastfeeding is concern and that needs to be further investigated its long-term effects.