Smoking in Pregnancy

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How Does Smoking Affect Unborn Babies?

Smoking during pregnancy can harm your baby.

• Your baby may be too small
• Premature
• Have breathing problems including chest infections and asthma. These last a lifetime.

Smoking can also:

• Increase the risk of cot death
• Increase the chance of stillbirth

Smoking during pregnancy can mean poor health for the mother too, including:

• Miscarrige
• Bleeding
• Nausea

If you stop smoking during pregnancy you will benefit from:

• Fewer complications
• Less morning sickness
• Have a more content baby after birth

What can you do for your unborn baby?

• Stop smoking! It is never too late to stop
• Do not let other people smoke near you or your baby