Smoking and pregnancy
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"Smoking and pregancy" KS3 & KS4 leaflets
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"Smoking and pregnancy"
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Dangers of smoking while pregnant
- Smoking, or being near someone who is smoking, is very dangerous for women who are pregnant.
- Only 18% to 25% of all women quit smoking once they become pregnant.
- It can increase the risk of pregnancy complications, including premature delivery, low-birth weight, and even miscarriage or stillbirth.
- Tobacco smoke may cause tightening in the blood vessels of the umbilical cord and uterus, and therefore decreases the amount of oxygen available to the baby. It can also reduce their babies’ lung function.
- Nicotine is even found in breast milk.
- Smoking makes it more difficult for women to become pregnant and increases the risk of infertility.
But it's not too late!
Quitting smoking greatly increases your chances of living longer and healthier. Within 20 minutes, blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.
Think of the risks and consider the consequences!