We all know the Harmful effects of tobacco on the bodyBut what happens during pregnancy? Many women are unable to quit smoking during pregnancy due to the stress associated with the important change that is about to occur and continue with all the daily tasks. But it is important that we know what happens to our baby when smoking in pregnancy.
How does smoking affect pregnancy?
Today a 13% of women from developing countries smoke during pregnancy. Knowing the effects of smoking in pregnancy is very important to mentalize yourself in quitting this bad habit.
This habit exposes the baby to about 7000 toxic substances that affect it in many negative ways. Smoking during pregnancy is associated with stunted growth of the fetus and low birth weight inversely proportional, that is, the higher the consumption of tobacco, the lower the weight of the baby at birth. There is also risk of premature birth, which increases the risks to your life.
The baby receives less oxygen, so his heart beats faster and alters the way your lungs work. It can cause you respiratory diseases that they last until their childhood. Its nutrients are also affected, since tobacco also affects blood circulation through the placenta, causing it to the baby gets less food. Once born they can also follow the consequences with respiratory infections such as asthma, withdrawal syndrome, or increased risk of sudden death.
It is also a risk for the smoker mother, as it increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage, complications during pregnancy, less chance of breastfeeding or for less time, as well as suffering from coronary heart disease and placental complications.
Is there a safe dose for mother and baby?
Absolutely NO. Just like the drink, there is no safe limit that it is not going to affect the baby so it is always best not to smoke at all. If you are a smoker, it is best to get quit this habit before looking for the baby. This way you will not suffer from anxiety during pregnancy.
Taking into account all that we have seen and how tobacco will affect your baby both during pregnancy and in childhood or maybe his whole life, it is for consider priorities and put the health of both first. In addition, quitting smoking will increase the chances of getting pregnant as well as improving your health. During pregnancy by quitting smoking, our baby will receive more oxygen, grow more and better, receive more nutrients, breathe better, have more energy and be healthier.
Ask for help
Quitting smoking is not easy. If you can't alone ask for help, there are many options today to quit smoking. You will have to find the way that works best for you. Not only your health is at stake, but also that of your baby. Sometimes nausea and aversions to smells can help you reject tobacco but you cannot start from this base because you do not know how it will affect you. The sooner you do it the better.
Exercising helps to improve stress levels and reduce the urge to smoke, in addition to multiple benefits that they have on your body and mind. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor what exercises you can do and which ones you can't.
Many of the women who were able to quit smoking during pregnancy relapsed again after delivery. Remember that smoking while breastfeeding is also harmful to your childIn addition to having to smell tobacco smoke. Not only will you be hurting yourself, but your baby will be affected as well.
Because remember ... there is no safe minimum dose for your baby, and risking problems during pregnancy or illnesses to your child is not to be taken as a joke.