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Is Tobacco Chewing Harmful When Pregnant?

I am 12 weeks pregnant and eat a lot of pan masala and supari ( betel nut). I reads somewhere it harms the blood flow to the child. Is it true? is it harmful in anyway to the child? should i get a sonography done to check the blood flow to the child ?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion tobacco chewing and betel nut are not advisable to take during pregnancy.They hamper blood supply leading to impaired growth,miscarriage and preterm labors.So try to abstain from them.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
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Is Tobacco Chewing Harmful When Pregnant?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion tobacco chewing and betel nut are not advisable to take during pregnancy.They hamper blood supply leading to impaired growth,miscarriage and preterm labors.So try to abstain from them. Best regards...Dr srilatha