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Pregnancy When you inhale smoke you are putting over 4,000 chemicals in to your body. Two of the main components are tar and carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide gets in to your bloodstream and cuts down the oxygen reaching your baby. Babies who don't get enough oxygen can be born smaller and weaker. Oxygen helps babies grow. The good news is that stopping smoking will benefit your baby immediately. If anyone smokes near you, you will be exposed to secondhand smoke. This is dangerous because the poisonous gasses and chemicals go to you and your baby. After birth, babies who live in a smoky environment have a higher risk of cot death. If you or your partner smoke, try to stop. You will have more money, be generally fitter and have improved health. |
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