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2 Apr 2024

The Impact of Smoking During Pregnancy

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The Impact of Smoking and Second-hand Smoke During Pregnancy
šŸš­ Smoking: A Hazardous Choice
Smoking during pregnancy poses significant risks to both you and your unborn baby. šŸš¬ The harmful chemicals present in cigarettes can cross the placenta and affect your baby's growth and development. Studies have shown that smoking during pregnancy increases the chances of premature birth, low birth weight, and developmental issues. In fact, smoking is a leading cause of preventable birth complications and infant mortality. Quitting smoking is the best decision you can make for your health and the well-being of your baby.
šŸ’Ø Second-Hand Smoke: Hidden Dangers
Even if you're not a smoker, exposure to second-hand smoke can still harm you and your baby. Second-hand smoke contains over 4,000 toxic chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer. Breathing in second-hand smoke can lead to reduced oxygen supply to the baby, which can result in growth problems and increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It's important to create a smoke-free environment for yourself and your baby, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ā€šŸ‘¦ Protecting Your Baby's Future
By quitting smoking and avoiding second-hand smoke, you can significantly improve the health outcomes for your baby. Here are some important steps to take:
  1. Quit smoking: Quitting smoking is challenging, but there are resources available to support you. Speak with your healthcare provider about smoking cessation programs, nicotine replacement therapies, and other strategies that can help you overcome nicotine addiction. Quitting smoking will not only reduce the risks to your baby but also improve your own health.
  2. Create a smoke-free home: Ensure that your home is a safe and smoke-free environment. If you have family members or friends who smoke, kindly ask them to smoke outside and away from the house. Ventilate your living spaces regularly, and consider using air purifiers to minimize any residual smoke particles.
  3. Avoid second-hand smoke: Stay away from places where people smoke, such as bars, restaurants, or designated smoking areas. If you encounter someone smoking near you, politely ask them to move away or find a smoke-free area. Remember, your health and the health of your baby are your top priorities.
  4. Seek support: Reach out to your partner, family, and friends for support during this crucial time. Let them know about your decision to quit smoking and the importance of a smoke-free environment for you and your baby. Joining support groups or online communities can also provide encouragement and guidance from others who have successfully quit smoking.
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Bryanna
9 Oct 2023

iā€™m at that point in my pregnancy where i miss smoking weedā€¦ need the stress to disappear for a few mins

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Auden šŸ•·
I miss it too so bad šŸ˜­ then people warn me even after I gotta be careful cause it'll be in my breast milk I'm about to pump a bunch smoke and try to drink water to clear my system šŸ˜­
27 Mar 2024

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Bryanna
we gotta be careful after too? oh nooo šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­
27 Mar 2024

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TR@CYGiRL
23 Sep 2023

Curious to know what are your experience/opinions on smoking marijuana during pregnancy.

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Zay
I wouldnā€™t risk it a lot of drs and hospitals drug test, also really donā€™t know the effects of it idc how many people say their kids came out just fine I personally wouldnā€™t risk mines.
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Ashley
I still smoke at 26 weeks, I'm extremely high risk and have lost 11 babies and have a bunch of medical problems. I was never supposed to get pregnant much less make it to 26 weeks of pregnancy. I have beat myself up so bad because I felt like I was hurting my son by smoking and my OB and I have had so many long conversations about how marijuana is what has helped me make it this far with my son and that smoking doesn't make me a bad mom and he is super healthy and so strong. This is the first pregnancy where I smoked, it has saved me so much. When I tried to stop it put way too much stress on my body and organs. I have alpha 1 which is a liver disease that affects all of my body and organs. I use legal medical marijuana and have been checked by an ob at least once, sometimes twice or even appointments all week by an ob, a fetal specialist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and GI and all believe smoking is 100% what has kept my baby so healthy and happy and safe. I went into preterm labor at 19weeks and they were even able to stop it 100% and my cervix has gotten 2cms longer because I stayed relaxed and in bed and stress free and actually slept and eat thanks to marijuana. Don't feel bad or beat yourself up if you smoke and don't stop, there is so much worse drugs out there that you could be doing and if marijuana is the worst and helps you from needing pain pills to keep you from hurting or anxiety and depression pills to help with mental illness then you are in great condition. I stopped taking pain meds 4 years ago so I could try to get pregnant and not miscarriage (in case all the meds were what was causing it, it wasn't but that's besides the point) my OB took me off of my heart meds, depression and anxiety meds, and migraine/ seizure meds when we got pregnant because they could hurt the baby and recommended that I not stop smoking because it was gonna be the only thing i could use to manage my conditions that wouldnt risk hurting my son.
27 Mar 2024

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Haley
28 Jun 2023

Thoughts on smoking Mary Jane during pregnancy? Iā€™ve heard it helps with nausea but also have heard it can cause ADHD and low birth weight. Has anyone talked to doctors about this? Thanks!

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Jen
While I was pregnant, my doctors said it was recommended to stop smoking but not really necessary so I continued throughout the whole pregnant. My baby was born 6lbs 4oz but was healthy and only had to spend one extra night at the hospital because her body was having trouble keeping her temp up until she was 5 days old
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Mami
My SIL did up until about 30 weeks and my niece came out perfectly fine and is now a healthy smart advanced 4 year old. Iā€™m also having a canna pregnancy and can say my baby is doing just fine.
27 Mar 2024

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Marlene
7 Jun 2023

Ok this is to the moms who smoke treee . Did you stop smoking or did you smoke through out your pregnancy

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Domonique
I smoke through out my whole pregnancy for all my pregnancy and my first who's almost 3 came out perfect with no issues
27 Mar 2024

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Kyaā£ļø
My doctor told me not to smokeā€¦I stopped at 6 weeks
27 Mar 2024

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Chasidy
25 Mar 2023

I have the nastiest cough and like mucus I took a halls because I canā€™t take the coughing anymore how many is recommended during pregnancy? Thereā€™s no rating for pregnancy but Iā€™m desperate this cough is killer sounds like Iā€™ve been smoking for 100 years and hacked a lung šŸ¤®šŸ¤¢šŸ¤®šŸ¤¢

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Chasidy
Your a literal life saver lol thank you love Iā€™m gonna finally get sleep šŸ˜… heck yeah
27 Mar 2024

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BuddymamašŸ’™
10 Feb 2023

The hardest thing I had to overcome during this pregnancy was to stop smoking weed ā€¦ but I did it and it was hard at first but damn it I did Iā€™m proud of myself ā€¦ for me and my baby ā€¦I was a extremely heavy smoker for me this was a challengeā€¦ especially dealing with anxiety but Iā€™m good and ok with things #justventing #dontjudge

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BuddymamašŸ’™
We got dis boo
27 Mar 2024

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Kaitie
Sameee all day everyday literally lol but we got this !!
27 Mar 2024

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Ndie
2 Nov 2022

I need some advice! Are there any alternatives to weed that i can do or take that is okay for the babies? Sometimes i want to smoke but am worried itā€™ll fuck them upā€¦.Iā€™m dealing with a narcissistic partner and am carrying twins. He stresses me out and Iā€™m afraid of them being stressed. Puhlease help me lol. Any moms who did maryjane during pregnancy? eating or smoking?

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thania
Talk to ur ob soMe women do it in first trimester to help them , I personally stopped right away and I have major anxiety . I cope doing other things like go on a walk with headphones in my ear or Coloring . Or just going out the house . Some states do test babes when there born ,
27 Mar 2024

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Alyssa
I did and do smoke personally , but I also have a medical dr thAt recommends it due to not having an appitte and type 1 diabetes , I promise your okay you just want to stop at about 11 weeks .
27 Mar 2024

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nya
14 Aug 2022

I can't control everyone on this app but I can informā£ļø, smoking while pregnant isn't safe nor is smoking while breastfeeding

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Shairez
they wonā€™t hear it tho lol they gon smoke till they get drug tested and cps take that kid if they come out alright
27 Mar 2024

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Shailee
8 Aug 2022

Is it completely safe to do the vuse while pregnant? I know I heard the smoking and vaping during pregnancy and the baby turned out fine. But I would like to be sure too. I haven't vaped as much just bc of the babys sake. But I've only done it here and there just to satisfy my nicotine level.

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Marci
No. It's not completely safe. Nicotine is bad for baby.
27 Mar 2024

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Andria
It's not good... But, I smoked 4 cigarettes this pregnancy or I was gonna hurt someone. I'm almost 25 weeks now.
27 Mar 2024

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