i know that there are risks for smoking while pregnant but how often does it happen what are the chances.
2006-08-30 01:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by kk87 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I know what all the media and health professionals say but all I can tell you is my experience with smoking while pregnant. I smoked with 2 of my children. They are now 36 and 26 years old and they were born with NO birth problems, delivery was fine and now are perfectly healthy.
2006-08-30 01:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the chances are pretty good that you will harm the baby. sometimes if you do not smoke that much, it has effects to a lesser extent.
the baby can be born cyanotic - the smoke damaged its lung as you dont have enough O2 to give to the baby and he may have to be on a ventilator as his lungs are under developed. there is a substance that is secreted just before birth to make the lungs less susceptible to friction etc and if you smoke, the child soes not have this substance.
the child can further be underdeveloped - brain not fully functional, anaemia, other congental defects and the child wil ba known as a "failure to strive" baby. cahnces are good that he mau be born with pneumonia and he will be more susceptible to respiratory infections.
the baby may be born with neonatal jaundice.
i always recommend that the mother just stop smoking for 9 months just to limit the effects. some babies are not severely affected but others may be, depending on their genes and the moms immunesystem as the mom gives some of her antibodies transplacentally.
9 months is not that bad for a healthy child and as a precautional measure.
2006-08-30 08:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Rossi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a short term question. Not only do you risk your child's health by smoking while pregnant, you also will be continuing a habit that will impact their health after they are born. Children born to parents who smoke run a higher risk of respiratory problems and ear infections, their immune systems are also negatively impacted. And despite the best intentions and warnings of their parents, children of smokers are likely to become smokers themselves. Your actions speak louder than your words.
You need to take this very seriously and work with your doctor to end your smoking habit. If your husband or partner smokes, get them to quit too. This is the best move you can make for the long term health benefit of your child and yourself. Not to mention that at today's prices you'll be saving a good deal of money you'll need for other things.
2006-08-30 08:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that perhaps you know the answer to that already.
Be honest with yourself.
You're just waiting for someone to say to you, "Oh, you carry on smoking. I have always smoked 60 a day and all my kids are okay."
I know you haven't said you want to give it up - you're probably too weak - but you can you know.
I gave it up 3 years ago after smoking very heavily - after 51 years.
yes - 51 years.
I am now 64 and I can now do things that I couldn't 20 years ago because of the smoking.
I can now walk 100 miles non-stop.
Don't believe me.
Click on this link
http://www.communigate.co.uk/sussex/ldwa
I am the editor of this monthly site. The LDWA stands for Long Distance Walkers Association.
Now stop being such a drip and thrrow those fags away - for the sake of your child.
One more thing. IF you want to give it up, email me and I'll tell you the secret - and it won't cost you a penny.
2006-08-30 08:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My nephew's mother smoked with him. He was born premature, with a very low birth rate. While he has no lasting damage cognitavely, he is still very small for his age. He also suffers from allergies and breathing problems. Smoking while pregnant is like drinking while pregnant, you are gambling your addiction will not have lasting negative effects on your child.
2006-08-30 08:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by Erin S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well its not good for u to smoke while u are pregnant they say your baby will have low birth weight but i smoked when i was pregnant but my kids are fine i have 5 and they are all healthy
2006-08-30 08:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by marieanddave2@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
research has shown its bad for the baby as everything that the mother takes in passes through the placenta to the baby.. so it stands to reason that tobacco wouldnt be good... but having said that i doubt that the odd cigarette matters... women used to smoke throughout the whole of their pregnancy at one time (when smoking was fashionable!) and still managed to have healthy babies
2006-08-30 08:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by charlie123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plenty --- and for all the wrong reasons --- give up now !!!
2006-08-30 08:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by bill g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋