Smoking and vaping while pregnant is incredibly risky. Read on to learn about the effects on you and baby—and how to quit.
Issues with brain development.following nearly 3,000 children found that those whose moms smoked during pregnancy had lower brain volumes as well as smaller gray and white matter volumes—types of brain tissues that are essential for controlling movement, memory and emotions—at 9 to 11 years old. Nicotine impacts the production and function of neurotransmitters, which relay messages throughout your body, controlling everything from your heartbeat and blood pressure to your thoughts and emotions.
You can also ask people you usually smoke with not to light up around you—not only to avoid the secondhand smoke, but also so you don’t become tempted. Before you hang out with them, you could even ask that they shower if they’ve smoked recently, so that you won’t be triggered by the smell.
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