Smoking during Pregnancy is Deadly

Smoking during Pregnancy is Deadly

Smoking can be acquainted to cancer, heart disease and other major health problems. Women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their unborn babies at risk for numerous health problems. The jeopardy of smoking or even second-hand smoking during the duration of pregnancy includes premature birth, birth defects and infant death and pregnancy complications for the woman.

Smoking: Facts pregnant women need to

• Smoking makes it difficult for a woman to get pregnant.
• Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have a miscarriage, than other women.
• Smoking is one of the causes of problems with the placenta, the source of the baby's nutrition, oxygen and protection during pregnancy.
• Smoking during pregnancy can cause a baby to be born prematurely and have low birth weight–making it more difficult for the baby to survive.

It is never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking before getting pregnant is best. But for women who are already pregnant, quitting as early as possible is advisable. Don’t just quit because you’re pregnant, quit smoking for good. Some women might think it is safe to start smoking again after their baby is born. But these babies are still not out of harm's way. Babies who are around cigarette smoke can weaken the lungs. Although quitting smoking can be a struggle, the lifetime benefits are worth it, you can see yourself and your baby healthy.

Posted by George Daniels on Saturday December 31 2011, 3:45 AM EDT. Link. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Featured News, Health. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0