Cigarette smoke by an expecting mom can put her baby at risk for: Problems with placenta and bleeding during pregnancy (also a risk to moms health) Premature birth or low birth weight Damage to babys lungs and brain (can last beyond childhood) Birth defects such as cleft palate and/or cleft lip SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) Behavioral problems such as ADHD and ODD Colic Asthma Childhood obesity (Sources: CDC, NIH, Mayo Clinic.) Ultrasound evidence One interesting study allowed researchers to see the impact in the womb on babies whose mothers smoke, versus those whose mothers did not smoke
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Thirdhand Smoke Thirdhand smoke is the smoke that clings to and is absorbed by carpets, walls, furniture, clothing, cars, hair, skin and any object (toys, etc.)