SMOKING HOW IT AFFECTS THE UNBORN CHILD WHAT KIND OF SICKNES DOES IT PRAVOKE TO THE UNBORNFETUS

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	WHAT PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN PREGNANT MOTHERS SMOKE AND HOW MUCH HARM DOES IT CAUSE THE UNBORN CHILD DOES IT CAUSE ASTHMA OR CANCER HAVE DOCTORS PROVED THIS AND IS IT ALL CIGERETTES OR HOW MUCH A MOTHER SMOKES
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	Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Mon 11, Aug 2008 02:37pm: Hi, Thank you for the question. Among the more than 4000 compounds present in cigarette smoke, two compounds are especially harmful: nicotine and carbon monoxide which may lead to serious complications such as stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight. These toxins reduce the baby's supply of oxygen which may lead to abnormal growth and development. Even just one or two cigarettes will significantly reduce oxygen for the baby and a pack-a-day will increase the chance of losing about a half-pound from a baby's birth weight which could also have negative effects such as improper lung development. Studies show that children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are especially vulnerable to asthma and childhood cancer, and have double or even triple the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Aside from this, children of pregnant smokers are especially likely to have learning disorders, behavioral problems, and relatively low IQs. I hope this helps. It is very important for pregnant mothers to be healthy by eating right, keeping fit and avoiding substances that could harm the unborn baby. This link may be helpful: http://med.stanford.edu/medicalreview/smrp14-16.pdf Take care and regards. Detailed answer for your question: Available in paid version. - Click to pay. Second opinion from another doctor: Available in paid version. - Click to pay.                 OR Chat LIVE with our Doctor - Click here
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