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What Are The Ill Effects Of Smoking When You Are Pregnant?

hi im 24 weeks pregnant and i use to smoke before i knew i was pregnant..i havent smoked since i found out but im suffering from withdraw an i need 2 just smoke one time...how much will that effect my baby...this would b the first time me smoking since i ve been pregnant
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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HI,
I understand your concern.
smoking in pregnancy is hazardous to both mother & child.
Smoking in first 3 months increases chances of fetal abnormalities, specially heart problem.
Smoking in early months of pregnancy carries risk of placental complications, abortion, premature deliver, low birth weight,future obesity, future smoking addiction.
Mother also is exposed to pregnancy induced hypertension after smoking in pregnancy followed by further complications like toxemia of
pregnancy.
* It's good that you have totally quited smoking at present. You need not start it again to satisfy uncontrollable urge to do so. trey self control/ counseling/ chewing clove/ beetle nut as an alternative.DO NOT start smoking again.
- AS you had smoked in early months, it's better to assess babies status as far congenital defects with investigations like 3D USG scan & follow doctor's advise as far as it's management is concerned.
Thanks.
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What Are The Ill Effects Of Smoking When You Are Pregnant?

HI, I understand your concern. smoking in pregnancy is hazardous to both mother & child. Smoking in first 3 months increases chances of fetal abnormalities, specially heart problem. Smoking in early months of pregnancy carries risk of placental complications, abortion, premature deliver, low birth weight,future obesity, future smoking addiction. Mother also is exposed to pregnancy induced hypertension after smoking in pregnancy followed by further complications like toxemia of pregnancy. * It s good that you have totally quited smoking at present. You need not start it again to satisfy uncontrollable urge to do so. trey self control/ counseling/ chewing clove/ beetle nut as an alternative.DO NOT start smoking again. - AS you had smoked in early months, it s better to assess babies status as far congenital defects with investigations like 3D USG scan & follow doctor s advise as far as it s management is concerned. Thanks.