What are the dangers of pregnant women smelling cigarettes?

Smoking is harmful to your health, and this is a warning sign on every cigarette box. But there are still many people who want to smoke, especially in some small indoor spaces where addicts are puffing out clouds of smoke. So as a pregnant woman, if she smells smoke in any environment during pregnancy, what impact will it have on her child? Let’s discuss what adverse effects may occur.

What are the effects of smelling cigarette smoke during pregnancy on the baby?

When tobacco is burned, the smoke contains tar, carbon monoxide, etc. Once inhaled into the body for a long time, it will cause harm to the fetus. If the fetus's organs are divided, it will easily affect the fetus's brain development.

In a smoking environment, not only does the smell of smoke affect the baby, but it also affects the pregnant woman. Generally, the harm of second-hand smoke is more serious than that of first-hand smoke. If you are already pregnant, it is best not to smoke. If others smoke around you from time to time and you smell a little smoke from time to time, it should not be a big deal, but don't inhale it for a long time.

How to prevent the harm of secondhand smoke

1. Smoking is strictly prohibited at home. If a relative is a smoker, try to persuade him to quit smoking, but the success rate of quitting smoking and drinking is generally not high, and nagging too much will affect the relationship. Well, at least he doesn't have to smoke at home, he can go to a spacious place outside where there are few people to smoke, so as to prevent the second-hand smoke from staying in the house.

2. Ventilate the room frequently. Indoor ventilation can immediately disperse secondhand smoke in the air and minimize the damage. If there are smokers in your company's office, at least make sure the windows are open. Even in foggy weather, you can open the windows for ventilation. Haze is always better than secondhand smoke.

3. Immediately alert people around you. If possible, remind people around you not to smoke. When dining in a restaurant, if many people smoke in the smoke-free area, you can ask the waiter to remind them, especially when bringing a baby, be sure to speak up without being afraid of offending others. If a friend is smoking in the office, it may be difficult to say anything, but at least you can remind him at the right opportunity that smoking is harmful to his health and that he can quit smoking and drinking.

4. Keep your distance. When you are walking on the road or at a bus stop, if someone next to you is smoking, stay as far away from him as possible and stand in a wind-proof area. If many people in the office smoke, you can go to the bathroom or walk outside for 5 minutes and wait for the smoke in the room to dissipate before coming back.

5. Plant some green plants. Plant some green plants in your office and home, and place some bouquets. According to my experience, although bouquets and plants are not very effective in repelling secondhand smoke, they can at least help you maintain a good mood. The scent of plants and bouquets can also make your nose more comfortable.

For this reason, as a pregnant mother, you should try to avoid such places, because the smoke and dust will definitely cause harm to yourself and your baby. If the working environment in early pregnancy is not ideal, there are friends who like to smoke or smoking is unavoidable, you should try to change your work or take a rest to avoid harm.