EFFECTS FROM SMOKING WHILE PREGNANT

BAD CHEMICALS

• Nicotine
• Carbon monoxide
• Lead
• Acetone - in nail polish remover

WHAT HAPPENS

• Bad chemicals in bloodstream
• Bloodstream carries the oxygen for the baby
• Cells have more chemicals than oxygen
• Baby gets more chemicals than oxygen

EFFECTS ON BABY

• Body not developed
• Born too early
• Asmtha
• Learning disorders
• Baby can die

HEART DEFECT

• Heart to lung no blood flow
• That's the source of oxygen
• Openings in the upper chambers of heart
• Causes there to be less oxygen in body

LUNG ISSUES

• Baby can't breathe on their own
• Use a respirator at first
• Could have a breathing problem forever

WEIGHT

• One pack/day takes off half a pound
• Two packs/day takes off a full pound

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Stop smoking - help from doctor
• Eat well
• Excersise
• Stay away from smoke

SOURCES

• www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000157.htm
• www.whattoexpect.com/baby-growth/newborn-weight.aspx
• www.babycenter.com › ... › Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy
• www.quitsmokingsupport.com/questions.htm
• americanpregnancy.org › Pregnancy Wellness