Pregnancy and Smoking
What sort of risks did they present to their unborn or newborn babies? Secondhand smoke is directly connected to a higher occurrence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. Though there are still many mysteries connected to this tragic event, statistics show that homes with one or more smokers had a higher rate of SIDS.
Secondhand smoke is also a primary cause of the development of asthma in a young child. It is also connected to the occurrence of frequent respiratory illnesses in the young as well, including such risky issues as pneumonia and bronchitis.
What sort of risks did they present to their unborn or newborn babies? Secondhand smoke is directly connected to a higher occurrence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. Though there are still many mysteries connected to this tragic event, statistics show that homes with one or more smokers had a higher rate of SIDS.
If you are someone seeking reproductive therapy, your smoking habit is going to reduce the likelihood of success too. Smoking lowers the male sperm count, makes them less mobile, and even affects their shape and efficiency. Smoking also impedes the transportation process of the egg through the fallopian tubes. When an egg is successfully fertilized the mother who continues to smoke is going to risk having a baby with much smaller organs than babies born to non-smokers, the baby is likely to have low lung function, and is also going to develop frequent ear infections early on as well.
Even worse, smoking often causes “placental abruption” which is when the placenta disconnects from the womb before the baby is born. This can lead to a premature birth or even to a stillborn child at any stage of development.
It is never too late, or too early, to stop smoking during pregnancy. The important thing is to remember is to consult with a physician to ensure that the steps being taken are as safe and effective as possible.
