Cigarettes and their smoke contain thousands of chemicals dangerous if inhaled by anyone, especially pregnant mother. Acigarette smoke which inhaled by pregnant women could cause various health problems, including onthe fetus that is conceivedhis.
Cigarette smoke can stay in the air for 2-3 hours. The chemicals in cigarette smoke can even stick to walls or home furnishings for years. Although not visible, the smoke can still be inhaled by many people, including pregnant women.
This is the Impact of Smoking in Near Pregnant Women
Smoking near pregnant women is very dangerous. The following are some of the risks that may occur if pregnant women inhale cigarette smoke:
1. Miscarriage
The risk of miscarriage in the first trimester will increase if pregnant women are exposed to cigarette smoke. Chemicals contained in cigarettes will enter the bloodstream of pregnant women and fetuses.
This can interfere with fetal development, cause genetic disorders or birth defects, and lead to miscarriage.
2. Babies born with low weight
Normal baby weight at birth ranges from 2.9 kilograms to 3.5 kilograms. The baby's weight is considered low if it is less than 2.5 kilograms at birth.
There are several things that can cause babies to be born with low body weight, namely exposure to cigarette smoke, genetic disorders, anemia during pregnancy, and lack of nutritional intake consumed by pregnant women.
Babies born with low birth weight are at higher risk for respiratory problems, infections, hypothermia, brain disorders, gastrointestinal problems, and low blood sugar.
3. Babies born prematurely
Pregnant women who are often exposed to cigarette smoke are at high risk for giving birth to premature babies. Babies born prematurely can be affected by several serious health problems, such as:
- Disorders of certain organs, such as the digestive and respiratory tracts.
- Congenital heart disease.
- Infection.
- Jaundice.
- Difficulty or refusal to breastfeed.
- Bleeding in the blood vessels of the brain.
In addition, smoking near pregnant women can also interfere with the health of the fetus' lungs. This puts him at risk of developing respiratory problems, such as asthma, later in life.
4. Sudden infant death syndrome (sudden infant death syndrome/SIDS)
Babies can be affected by sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS if pregnant women often inhale cigarette smoke. SIDS is a condition when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping, even though he previously seemed fine.
In addition to the health problems above, smoking near pregnant women may also cause learning disorders or developmental delays in children after they are born.
The impact of smoking near pregnant women can be very dangerous for the health of the baby they are carrying. So, be careful when smoking, even better stop smoking from now on. If you can't, smoke outside the house and away from pregnant women, then take a shower and change clothes afterward.
As for pregnant women, do not smoke and avoid people who are smoking. Also remind family members not to smoke in the house.
