Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy

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Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy
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Dangers of Smoking During Pregnancy

• Cigarette smoke contains more than 2,500
  chemicals
• Nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide are thought to
  be the most dangerous to the baby.

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The sooner a mother quits smoking, the better it
will be for both her and her baby.
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Smoking While Pregnant

• Lowers the amount of oxygen available to you and
  your growing baby.
• Increases your babys heart rate

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INCREASES

• The chances of miscarriage and still birth
• The risk that your baby is born premature

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INCREASES

• Chances of your baby dying from SIDS (sudden
  infant death syndrome).

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INCREASES

• The chances of your baby being born low birth
  weight.
• Your babys risk of developing lung problems

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INCREASES

• The likelihood of certain birth defects,
  including cleft lip and/or cleft palate

Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
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INCREASES

• Risk of diabetes. The more the mother smokes the
  higher the risk
• The chance of lasting problems like asthma, and
  learning disabilities

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A new study shows that smoking during pregnancy
may increase the chances that your baby will have
colic.
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Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely
to have toddlers who display negative behaviors,
such as impulsiveness, risky behavior, and
rebelliousness.
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AFTER BABY IS BORN

• It is important to stay smoke-free after you
  bring your baby home
• No one should be allowed to smoke in the house

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Children exposed to second-hand smoke are also at
risk

• Increased risk of SIDS
• Suffer from more respiratory illnesses, ear
  infections, and tonsillitis

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If a woman who smokes becomes pregnant, she
should try to quit or at least cut back on
smoking to decrease risk to her and her baby.
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Name two reasons to quit smoking during pregnancy.
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DEVELOPED BY TANEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT