There are several investigations that associate smoking in pregnancy with congenital defects in the baby, especially in the first trimester, but not only does smoking have harmful consequences for the fetus, but also being exposed to smoke indirectly. A study indicates that tobacco is related to congenital defects, also in passive smokers.
The latest measures taken by the government regarding tobacco protect pregnant women from being passive smokers in public places. But it is important that this protection be extended to all levels before conception and throughout pregnancy. It is also important that the pregnant woman's environment be aware of this, especially the father.
The consequences of tobacco on the fetus are serious issue. Women who are passive smokers during pregnancy are more likely to have a baby born dead or with congenital defects, a report published in the magazine has revealed Pediatrics.
The figures give to think. The death of the fetus was 23 percent more common in women living or working with smokers, while congenital defects were 13 percent. In half of the cases studied, the parents themselves were the main source of smoke.
Smoking and receiving the smoke of smokers is harmful in pregnancy, but also before, from the moment of conception. We talked about the effects of chemical substances on the fetus that could well come through the smoke inhaled by the mother or through the affected sperm of the father.
In any case, it is better to prevent. It is recommended that both the future mother and the future parents leave the habit before seeking pregnancy.
