Smoking During Pregnancy – Hidden Dangers To Your Unborn Child
Most pregnant mothers probably realize that smoking during pregnancy is putting their unborn child at risk. The full extent of the risk, however, may not be known. There are so many possible risks and negative consequences for the baby whose mother smoked while she was pregnant. Inhaling second hand smoke can even cause negative effects on your child. It’s no longer just about protecting yourself but also protecting your unborn child. There are many safe methods available to help you quit as well as support systems if you don’t have support at home. Keep reading to learn more about the effects smoking while pregnant can have on your unborn child.
If you are pregnant and want help to quit smoking, talk to your prenatal doctor or your family doctor. There are several methods and products available to help you quit smoking. Be aware though, that some smoking cessation products do still contain nicotine. If you wear a nicotine replacement patch, for example, the nicotine that enters your bloodstream will still be absorbed by your baby. The nicotine in these patches is still a threat to your child’s health even if it is better than inhaling the hundreds of carcinogenic chemicals found in cigarettes. It’s still best to discuss the best approach for you to use with your doctor.
There is an interesting trend among babies of smoking mothers. Babies with smoking mothers have a higher heart rate than those of babies whose mothers didn’t smoke. Babies of smoking mothers have hearts rates that are about 30% higher than those of nonsmokers. This statistic applies to women who smoke during pregnancy. It is very difficult to know why that condition exists. Part of the reason may be that the smoking prevented the baby from receiving the normal amount of oxygen.
While a significant percentage of low birth weight newborns is blamed on the mother smoking while pregnant, there are quite a few additional risks. Some of the additional risks include but are not limited to mental retardation, difficulty learning and cerebral palsy. Of course the most serious possibility, and one that is recognized, is infant death.
The common problems associated with smoking during pregnancy can be eliminated if you quit. It really is pretty cut and dry, black and white. For more motivation to quit, research and learn more about what could happen to your child if you don’t quit. These consequences includes still births and a higher risk of SIDS. Everyone can agree that smoking during pregnancy is extremely harmful and potentially debilitating on the baby and child.
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