| As we all know, smoking is a bad habit so do yourself | | | | baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome also known |
| and the life of your unborn baby a favor by kicking the | | | | as SIDS. |
| habit before pregnancy. | | | | - If you decide to breastfeed your child, smoking can |
| Reasons why you should quit: | | | | decrease the quality and quantity of the breast milk |
| - Studies have shown that women that smoke ten or | | | | you give your baby. |
| more cigarettes a day cut their chances of getting | | | | - Second hand smoking during your child's early years |
| pregnant in half. | | | | can even cause lung cancer for them later their life. |
| - It reduces the amount of oxygen that your baby | | | | Things to do that can help you kick the habit are |
| receives because the nicotine in cigarettes constricts | | | | making sure that you have a plan. Going cold turkey is |
| the flow of blood through the blood vessels in the | | | | a very hard thing to do. Understand that you will go |
| placenta. | | | | through withdrawal symptoms such as anger, anxiety, |
| - Studies show that smoking can cause birth defects | | | | insomnia, headaches, dizziness and even increased |
| like cleft palate and cleft lip. | | | | hunger. Talk to your doctors about your plans so they |
| - Smoking can make your baby more susceptible to | | | | can advise you on the best route. The biggest help |
| lung problems such as respiratory disorders and | | | | can come from your spouse. Make sure that they are |
| infections during their childhood. | | | | supportive of you during the process and if they are a |
| - It increases the risk of premature labor and birth as | | | | smoker it is the ideal time for them to quit for your |
| well as miscarriages, stillbirths and even losing your | | | | baby as well. |