Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles During Pregnancy

...grams lighter than a non-smoking woman's baby. Babies exposed to cigarette's smoke in the womb will get lesser food and oxygen. Smoking is also one of the reasons for preterm labor. Women who smoke during pregnancy are prone to a number of complications. For example women who smoke are more susceptible to undergo a miscarriage or even a stillbirth. Women who smoke might also experience placenta previa; which is an obstetric complication in which the placenta covers the cervix. Women are also at an increased risk of placenta abruption; this is when the placenta separates from the wall of uterus thus cutting off the supply of oxygen to the baby.

Scientists have found that smoking during pregnancy can cause genetic birth defects. Also long term smoking exposure can cause long term physical and also mental disorders in children. It is no doubt that your child will develop a number of respiratory problems apart from this your child is also more likely to develop ear infections, tuberculosis, asthma , cancer, food allergies and even attention deficit disorder. Second hand smoking also is known create a lot of troubles for a pregnant woman and her baby. A pregnant woman who is constantly exposed to cigarette fumes is at no lesser risk than a pregnant woman who smokes.

Any level of smoking is not encouraged. Smoking and even consuming alcohol should be completely avoided even from the time a woman plans to conceive. The list of risks of smoking during pregnancy can be never-ending. Women should realize that smoking is simply bad! You are endangering the life of your baby as well as yours. Trying to quit is no longer an option, it is an absolute necessity. If you have trouble quitting, which is not abnormal, you can ask for help. Your health care professional will be more than happy to help you quit. Smoking can consume your life, don't let it get you.

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