Are you someone that is pregnant and still smoking?  If so, you and 15% of pregnant women need to break the habit.  We all know how dangerous smoking is already, but nothing can protect your baby from all the damage you’re doing to them.  What makes it so dangerous and what are the problems we will have to face in the future?  Continue reading below!

Dangers:

• Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals like lead, cyanide and 60 cancer causing chemicals.
• Cigarette smoke gets into your bloodstream which is your baby’s only source of oxygen.
• Carbon monoxide and nicotine are in cigarette smoke which are some of the main causes of birth defects.
• Your baby is trapped in dirty, smokey air and that’s all it breathes in.

Not enough reasons to quit smoking?  Continue reading below to find out what problems your little one may face.

Complications with your baby:

• You could end up having a stillbirth.
• Premature delivery is very common.  Your baby isn’t developed like they should be and will have a hard time holding on and fighting.
• They could be born with a very low birth weight which can cause many complications.
• Your baby may have bad lungs or a bad respiratory problem due to breathing in carbon monoxide and other dangerous chemicals.
• The brain function of your little one may not be well developed.
• Babies usually have behavioral problems, a lower IQ and have learning disorders.

If you’re looking for tips and advice from the experts on how to quit smoking, I highly recommend you get one of these books!  The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.  This book has over 500 reviews and still has almost a 5 star rating!  Also, Quit: Read This Book and Stop Smoking is a great choice!

As you can see, there are several complications that could be heading your way.  You’re the only one taking care of your baby so do it right and give them everything they need like a well balanced diet and a clean and smoke-free environment.