Effects of smoking during pregnancy on the baby

In daily life, we will find that some expectant mothers smoke. It is said that smoking is bad for the body and is not good for the growth and development of the fetus. Is this true? Does smoking during pregnancy have any effect on the baby? How big is the impact? We will discuss this issue next. I hope more people can understand it.

Does pregnant women smoking have any effect on their children?

There are hundreds of carcinogens and harmful substances often contained in tobacco smoke, among which nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, etc. have the greatest adverse effects. Many people have found that the tar concentration in the amniotic fluid, embryo and fetal blood of pregnant women who smoke is actually higher than the concentration in the pregnant women themselves.

If the fetus is in a chronic oxygen-deficient environment for a long time, it will affect its development. It has been reported that the babies of smoking mothers are 200 grams lighter than those of non-smoking mothers. The babies of pregnant women whose husbands smoke a pack of cigarettes a day and are exposed to secondhand smoke are 120 grams lighter. Their physical fitness and IQ after birth are also lower than those of normal babies. In addition, the rates of fetal malformations, miscarriages, premature babies and perinatal mortality are also higher than those of pregnant women who do not smoke or are not exposed to thick smoke.

Can I have sex if I smoke during early pregnancy?

1. Control your mental state and don’t worry too much

Prenatal check-ups can help you understand the growth and development of your fetus. If a pregnant woman drinks alcohol without knowing it, her body will decompose and filter out some of the alcohol. Since the fetus can survive, it means that it has already gone through the selection of nature. It is your strong child.

2. Consult a doctor and check carefully. If you accidentally drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy, you must go to the hospital for a physical examination in time to find out whether it is an ectopic pregnancy or a threatened miscarriage. And tell your doctor about your drinking history, including the time, frequency, and amount of drinking, so that the doctor can have a record and do some targeted inspections.

3. Take more vitamins and folic acid tablets

Vitamins are very important for the growth and development of babies, and can significantly reduce the incidence of fetal malformations. The best way to supplement vitamins is to get them from food, eat more fruits and vegetables, and change the way you eat them every day. And take folic acid tablets according to the doctor's instructions. Folic acid tablets can effectively prevent fetal malformations, reduce the chance of defects, and promote the healthy growth and development of children.

If you, as an expectant mother, have the habit of smoking, you should stop it immediately. If you find that the pregnant woman next to you has the habit of smoking, you should also kindly advise her. Smoking is not only harmful to ordinary people, but also has a greater impact on the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, for the health of pregnant women and fetuses, expectant mothers should stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.