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Smoking While Pregnant

According to the Surgeon General: "Babies whose mothers smoke while pregnant or who are exposed to secondhand smoke after birth have weaker lungs than unexposed babies, which increases the risk for many health problems." Ask questions here regarding smoking habits during pregnancy and their negative effects on the developing fetus.

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Is it safe to walk while pregnant?

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I would say yes because it's good to walk when your pregnant. Walking when your pregnant will make the pregnancy smoother. I would do as much walking, with aide, as you feel up to for your situation.

A pregnant female may harm her fetus by?

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A fetus (pronounced /ˈfiːtəs/; also spelled foetus, fœtus, faetus or fætus, see below) is a developing mammal or other viviparous vertebrate after the embryonic stage and beforebirth.

In humans, the fetal stage of parental development starts at the beginning of the 11th week in gestational age , which is the 9th week after fertilization.

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What does it mean when your upper and lower stomach hurts and spotting?

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If you've been spotting it really means you're pregnant.

What happens to a toddler whose mother drank and smoke while pregnant?

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Smoking is strongly discouraged when you are pregnant. If you aren't concerned about your own health, then you should be concerned about the health of your baby and try very hard to quit while you are pregnant. Smoking affects your baby's health from the moment he is conceived. If you smoke during your pregnancy, you could suffer a miscarriage, still birth and increase the chance that your baby is born prematurely (there are numerous health concerns with premature babies). Exposing the baby to carbon monoxide, nicotine and other poisonous substances decrease the amount of oxygen that the baby receives and increases his heart rate. You increase the risk that the baby will have respiratory problems. The more cigarettes you smoke, the greater the risk that your baby will have some problem. Once the baby is born, you should also try not to smoke around the baby - go outside if you have to light up. Exposing the baby to secondhand smoke could lead to asthma, lung cancer, allergies and other health problems.

Having a baby is a big responsibility. The mother should do everything possible to protect her unborn child. Talk to your doctor about ways you can quit smoking. Try your best to quit for the remainder of your pregnancy - your baby will thank you one day. And, you also may be able to quit for good. Best of luck!

You are 3 months pregnant but only just found out up until this date you have been drinking and smoking have you seriously harmed the baby?

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The effects are very very small, but you should stop smoking immediately. Smoking decreases the amount of oxygen available to your baby and so their growth is impaired, so at only 5 weeks pregnant, your baby should make up the growth easy. The effects are very very small, but you should stop smoking immediately. Smoking decreases the amount of oxygen available to your baby and so their growth is impaired, so at only 5 weeks pregnant, your baby should make up the growth easy.

When should you stop smoking when pregnant?

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Think of your baby. think of all the diseases and if you love your baby and yourself you can do anything

What are some effects that smoking has on a fetus or newborn?

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The baby could develop a nicotine addiction, the carbon monoxide in the smoke can stop the transfer of Carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood ( the mother and child have same blood stream) so the baby could hAve a lack of Oxygen

When did you conceive if your ultrasound said you were 19 weeks and 4 days?

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It would be around 8 weeks before the ultrasound date, since you are not actually pregnant for the first two weeks. Pregnancies are dated from your last period. So period on day one, conceive around 14 days after that and therefore '2 weeks pregnant' at that date of conception.

What problems can occur to a fetus when the mother smokes while she is pregnant?

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There are many side effects best way to find a bunch is by doing a web search for the answer.

Does it hurt your baby if you smoke pot while pregnant?

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Yes smoking can kill the baby if you are preagent so please dont smoke if your preagent!

so stop smoking!

yes..it does..it slowly kills your system..

Smoking before you find out your pregnant?

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well its not that bad if you have one drink so its ok. to tell you the truth i didnt know i was pregnant until i was 5 months so while i didnt know i was partying and drinking and all that kind of stuff and my baby girl turned out fine

What can happen to child if smoking marijana while pregnant?

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He then gets baked. Gradually creating a mental addiction to the fine fine marijuana. Eventually becomes a pothead, and possibly....drops out of highschool to live life as a drug dealer. All of this is personal experience besides the last two things.

In what states can you get in trouble for smoking pot while you are pregnant?

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The state does have the right to take away a baby if it not being cared for; any sort of drug use by the mother is one of many factors considered by the state when the descision is made to take custody for the baby's protection.

Does marijuana effect the baby when pregnant?

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smoking anything while pregnant will harm the baby's brain,look,height ect....

Actually, according to many studies, scientists cannot prove or disprove if marijuana is harmful for an unborn baby. Studies on this subject were very biased and/or inconclusive. The studies all gave varied answers. In fact, many studies actually show that children who had been exposed to marijuana while still in the fetus actually scored higher on their IQ tests than those children who were not exposed to marijuana. The main point is - science cannot conclude whether marijuana is actually harmful or not for a baby still in the womb.

Also, the person who gave the above answer should learn to do her research and also learn to spell. No one is going to take your answer seriously if you cannot spell the word "pregnant," let alone correctly spell the words "when" and "height."

Is detoxing dangerous while pregnant?

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Check with your OBGYN but I wouldn't think that detox drinks would be safe for the baby's fragile system.

Drug detox is best done cold turkey as soon as possible in the pregnany. If the fetus is already addicted then they will have to go through they detox as well and will have all the symptoms you do.

What are the effects of a pregnant woman to smoke while they are pregnant?

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Smoking has harmful chemicals called nicotine and carbon monoxide. These chemicals make the mother's blood less able to carry oxygen and food to the baby. When You Smoke During Pregnancy * There is a greater chance for miscarriage * You may have a small, sick baby * Your baby may be at greater risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) * Your baby may be earlier than expected * Your baby may be at greater risk of being born with a cleft palate Did You Know... * After just one day of not smoking, your baby will get more oxygen. Each day that you don't smoke you are helping your baby grow! * Inhaling secondhand smoke can be just as harmful to your baby as smoking. If you partner or someone you live with smokes, talk about ways to make your home smoke free. * It is a myth that quitting smoking while pregnant will cause too much stress fro your baby. It is more stressful to your body and more harmful to you and your baby to continue smoking.

How much does a DNA test cost?

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DNA TestsA DNA test for paternity analysis costs somewhere in the region of $200.

If you require the test to be admissible in court, which is often required in cases of child support or disputed paternity, the costs go up. Some say to $500 or $600. (According to one FAQ Farmer: "I've just had a fully legally binding DNA test, following a dispute with my wife with regard to access to my 3 year old daughter. The test cost me nearly $500. I would have paid near half that if I didn't require a legally binding result.")

This additional cost is associated with the need to demonstrate a chain of custody for all of the samples tested. Before selecting a laboratory for testing there are a number of things one should consider, the most important being the quality of testing provided.

Some U.S. companies like DNACENTER.com offer a wide variety of tests that can be used in court or for personal knowledge. When ordering a test from an online company, always check their accreditation's or if they come recommended by media sources, like news and television.

a dna test cost $200 dollars.

Is it a problem for the developing baby if the mother doesn't smoke but another member of the household smokes?

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This is called passive smoking. It is equally or moredangerousthan active smoking at times. Specially in closed space, whether you continue to re-breathe the smoke in the air.You should have a cross ventilation in your house or use the fresh air fan to take out the smoke. Otherwise the person smoking should go out side and smoke. Smoking is always associated with the dangers of smoking.(Probably smoking is Genetic in origin.)

Why would your 1995 Buick Skylark Quad 4 be overheating Also what size speakers do you need to change all 4 and which are best?

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If you have replaced the thermostat already, and the radiator is flowing properly, I hate to tell you, but the quad 4 has a nasty reputation of cracking heads around the exhaust seats. Be very careful in getting this repaired; make sure the shop that does it has had experience with this motor.

Who is more likely to shake a child?

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Men are more likely than women to shake a child

Can smoking and drinking affect your pregnancy as early as two weeks?

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Your baby develops the fastest during the first trimester - especially the first few weeks. Smoking and drinking during the first few weeks of pregnancy can effect the baby.

Smoking while pregnant increases the mother's risk of having a miscarriage. It also decreases the mother's folic acid which increases the risk for neural tube defects. Smoking during pregnancy can lead to a baby that is small for his gestational age.

Drinking during pregnancy is also linked to an increase risk of having a miscarriage. Additionally, alcohol is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome and the baby could suffer possible fetal abnormalities.

It's safest for the mother and her baby if the mother develops a healthy lifestyle before she becomes pregnant. If you are already pregnant, take the necessary steps to improve your health as soon as possible so your baby doesn't suffer any consequences.

What are still born babies do they have a chance of surrviveing?

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That is a very hard question. They are both dead but alive at the same time?

What was the first joey pesa?

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Kung Lao is possibly (next to Liu Kang) the last known descendant of the Great Kung Lao, a former Champion of Mortal Kombat, who lost the title and his life to Goro 500 years previously, resulting in the start of Shang Tsung's rule over the tournament. Kung Lao was originally the one to represent the Shaolin in the Mortal Kombat tournament but he declined, knowing of the consequences of becoming champion. As a result, Liu Kang was chosen and emerged as the winner.

When the Shaolin temple was attacked by Baraka and his Tarkatan soldiers, Liu Kang and Kung Lao resolved to travel through the portal to the Outworld and avenge their fallen Shaolin brothers. Kung Lao's ultimate goal was however to rebuild the White Lotus Society at the Wu Shi Academy in order to train a new generation of warriors for the coming ages. Following Shao Kahn's defeat at Liu Kang's hand, the monks returned to Earth and began training the next generation of Shaolin warriors. (Kung Lao's character bio was not included in the arcade version of Mortal Kombat 3, but was later made available for the home versions.)

When Shao Kahninvaded Earthrealm during Mortal Kombat 3, Kung Lao had to temporarily scrap his plans for reforming the White Lotus Society. Eventually, he faced Shao Kahn. The Emperor of Outworld defeated Kung Lao and injured him so badly that he was believed to have died. Hearing of Kung Lao's apparent death enraged Liu Kang, who challenged Shao Kahn and successfully defeated him for the second time.

With Outworld driven back during Mortal Kombat Gold, Kung Lao decided not to return to Shaolin, instead allowing everyone to believe that he was dead and went on to live a life of peace in respect to the beliefs of his ancestors. This would not last long however, as he was drawn away from his newfound peace to help fight against Shinnok's forces, when word reached him that Goro was still alive. After Shinnok's defeat, Kung Lao attacked Goro, who had signed a peace treaty with the Centaurs under the mediation of Kitana. Instead of being an attempted assassination, however, the blow was a ceremonial strike of vengeance for the Great Kung Lao's death. With this act, the two warriors shook hands, ending their conflict.

The next years were peaceful. This ended on a brutal note at the time of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, when the sorcerers Quan Chi and Shang Tsung united and murdered Liu Kang in a vicious attack. Kung Lao found his body and was told by Raiden that Tsung was the assassin, who had formed the Deadly Alliance with Quan Chi. Enraged, Kung Lao vowed revenge upon the sorcerer, and once again abandoned his pacifist Shaolin beliefs. He believed his current skills were insufficient to defeat Shang Tsung so after meeting with the other Earthrealm warriors and traveling to Outworld. Kung Lao informed Kitana of Liu Kang's death and she tagged along with Kung Lao and sought the advice of the martial arts teacher Bo' Rai Cho, who trained Kung Lao for a short time. Together, they joined the other warriors in the assault against the two sorcerers.

But the assault did not end well and, with Liu Kang dead, Raiden and his companions were fighting a losing battle. Kung Lao and Kitana challenged the Deadly Alliance. Kitana would fall against Quan Chi and Kung Lao would fall to the hands of Shang Tsung, leaving only Raiden to battle the Deadly Alliance. However, Kung Lao was then revived by Onaga, the Dragon King, as a slave during the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception. He and the rest of his brainwashed allies were later released from Onaga's spell by the spirit of Liu Kang after being defeated by Ermac. After being released from the spell, he and everyone else embraced Liu Kang as they celebrate their short lived defeat.

The God of Wind Fujin's bio for Mortal Kombat: Armageddon describes Kung Lao as having joined forces with him to bring their former comrades Raiden and Liu Kang under control, with the God of Thunder becoming "as ruthless as Shao Kahn" and Liu Kang's corpse selectively slaying various people. Fujin then goes on to state in his bio that if no way was found to revert the two corrupted warriors back to normal, both he and Kung Lao would be forced to finish them.[2]During the course of the game, Kung Lao successfully kills Baraka in battle, but is eventually slain by Shinnok's clone.

In the action-adventure game Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, an alternate depiction of the events between the first and second Mortal Kombat games, Kung Lao's character was explored to a greater degree than had been shown in previous titles. Kung Lao is portrayed in this game as feeling almost resentful of Liu Kang's victory in the Shaolin tournament. Although he and Liu Kang are shown to be friends - much of the time - he constantly baits his fellow Shaolin monk, especially regarding Princess Kitana, and the tournament that "Raiden" (in reality, a disguised Shang Tsung) has sent them to compete in. A rivalry between the two Shaolin monks was hence established for the first time in Shaolin Monks. As the two fighters defeated Shang Tsung's warriors, they gained victories in Mortal Kombat, forming a race of sorts to become the Champion of Mortal Kombat. Kung Lao, especially, is seen gloating to Liu Kang that he will win this tournament. This rivalry escalates until the two warriors are convinced that the other has been corrupted by the Outworld.

During the in-game story of Mortal Kombat (2011), Raiden has been given foreboding visions from his future self, and begins to try and change the events that will lead to Armageddon. He allows Kung Lao to fight and defeat Kintaro, however, Lao is then killed by Shao Kahn. This enrages Liu Kang who avenges his friend's death, apparently killing Kahn. Kung Lao's ending after defeating Shao Kahn show him at his ancestor's burial site with Raiden, where he is a given a vision of the past. Because of this vision it is discovered that Kung Lao is in fact the reincarnation of the Great Kung Lao.

[edit]Character design

As stated in Kung Lao's bio card that after the first Mortal Kombat game, the creators wanted a monk character other than Liu Kang. According to Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias, Kung Lao's hat was inspired by the 1964 James BondmovieGoldfinger, in which a villain Oddjob threw his special derby hat as a deadly weapon.[3]Kung Lao was portrayed by Anthony Marquez in Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat 3 and Ed Boon said Marquez was as "one of the best martial artists we worked with."[4]

Kung Lao is read in Chinese as 公老 (Gōng lǎo) and is roughly translated as "Old Man". Kung Lao can be seen in Mortal Kombat II, MK3, and Shaolin Monks wearing the Chinese character which means military/wu shu/martial arts.

[edit]Gameplay

Kung Lao's attacks are based upon wind-type moves. His most notable attack is the Hat Toss, which could be directed in Mortal Kombat II, but could not be directed since Mortal Kombat Gold,[5]until Mortal Kombat (2011). Many of his Fatalities involve the use of his hat to some extent, such as slicing the body in half and decapitation.

[edit]In other media

Kung Lao made several appearances in Malibu's' Mortal Kombat comic series. His story is slightly altered, stating he is an exile in Outworld due to the failure of his ancestor, and the fall of his lineage. During the comics, he shares a very close relation with Kitana. During the "Blood & Thunder" miniseries he has a minor participation rescuing a near-death Liu Kang after he was stabbed by Kano. In the "Battlewave" miniseries, he joins with Kitana, Baraka and Sub-Zero in an attempt to ovethrow the Emperor Shao Kahn. He was also featured in his own one-shot issue from Malibu Comics in the summer of 1995. The comic, entitled "Rising Son", showed his struggle against Shang Tsung and his shapeshifting mind tricks, using his friends' forms (Kitana, Baraka and Sub-Zero) as well as his ancestor's form to kill him.

Kung Lao is mentioned by name in the first Mortal Kombat film. When Liu Kang challenges Shang Tsung to Mortal Kombat, he calls himself a "descendant of Kung Lao." The Great Kung Lao briefly appeared in the film's animated prequel Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins during a flashback sequence detailing his battle with Goro and ultimate defeat at the hands of the Shokan warrior.

Kung Lao was also the centerpiece of Jeff Rovin's novelization of the first Mortal Kombat game, but his description therein completely differed from that of the games; he was depicted as being tall, bald save for a queue of long black hair (similar to Goro's), barefoot, and wearing a long white robe.

Kung Lao will appear in Mortal Kombat: Legacy season 2, portrayed by Mark Dacascos.

[edit]Great Kung Lao

Great Kung Lao was raised in the Order of Light, a monastery of Shaolin monks. While he lived happily with his family and friends, Kung Lao prepared for his entire life to fight in Mortal Kombat. He was trained thoroughly under the monastery's phenomenal martial artists, teaching him moves many would think impossible. All of Kung Lao's training made him undeniably the monastery's best fighter. Being the first person on Earthrealm to represent the Order of Light, he would do battle with the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung, 500 years before Liu Kang would do the same. Despite Tsung having the advantage of winning nine consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments, Kung Lao defeated him and became Grand Champion, saving Earthrealm in the process.[6]While it is common for the victor to take his opponent's life, Kung Lao spared the sorcerer. As champion, Lao could not age. Fifty years later, he was defeated in Mortal Kombat by Goro, the Shokan prince.[7]Afterwards, Kung Lao's soul was taken by Tsung, the now old man he spared half a century before. In Deception his soul is presumed freed after Shang Tsung is killed by Raiden's failed attempt to destroy the Dragon King, giving his soul peace after more than five centuries of torment.

The Great Kung Lao was featured in the television show Mortal Kombat: Konquest as the main protagonist and was portrayed by Paolo Montalbán.[8]He is the great great great grandfather of Kung Lao and Liu Kang, who follow his teachings. After becoming Grand Champion, the thunder god Raiden tells him that, because he was the last defending warrior of Earthrealm, Lao is now destined to train new warriors to compete against Kahn's forces for the next Mortal Kombat. He initially rejects this responsibility because he desired to marry his girlfriend Jen, despite her father's refusal.[9]While this took place, Shang Tsung, who was now imprisoned in the Cobalt Mines by Shao Kahn after he failed to beat Kung Lao, sought his revenge and sends the undead warrior Scorpion to kill Kung Lao.[9]Scorpion fails to defeat Kung Lao, but manages to kill Jen during the battle. After losing her, Kung Lao commits to training new warriors to defend Earthrealm and fight in Mortal Kombatwhen the time comes. He is joined by Jen's bodyguard Siro and by Taja, a thief who (with Raiden's persuasion) saved Kung Lao's life from Jen's father.[10]Kung Lao is killed by the Shadow Priests along with Taja and Siro in the final episode of Konquest.[11]

[edit]Reception

Despite being stated as a fan favorite by CNET in 2006,[12]he has been referred to as an "obscure" character by CBS that same year.[13]In 2008, IGNlisted him as a character they would like to see as downloadable content for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, noting him to be a fan favorite character and praising his appearance and his decapitating moves made with his hat.[14]In 2010, IGN mistakenly noted Kung Lao as Liu Kang's brother and died early in the film (this character was actually Chan Kang) and said that Liu Kang and Kung Lao make the franchise "at its best" when they join forces.[15]In UGO's 2012 list of the top Mortal Kombat characters, Kung Lao placed fifth.[16]

Much of reception regarded his Fatality moves and his famous hat. In a CNET review of Shaolin Monks, it was stated that Kung Lao's body-dividing Fatality "simply doesn't get old."[17]This Fatality was the only death move from the Mortal Kombatseries added to the "Top 10 Death Moves" segment of the GamesMasterGore Special episode and was voted at number four with a comment that no such list "will be complete without a death move from Mortal Kombat, but with so many to choose from, we ended up with a split decision."[18]In 2009, GameProlisted Kung Lao's hat as the ninth best piece of headwear in gaming.[19]His "Bunny Beatdown" from the same game was also ranked as the 43rd craziest fatality in the gaming byComplex.comin 2010, while the hat slice was ranked fifth.[20]Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon commented that Kung Lao's MK2011 'buzzsaw-on-the-ground' was "probably the most painful-looking Fatality ever made."[21]That same year, Kung Lao's hat splice Fatality ranked as 35th most gruesome finishing move ever by UGO.com.[22]In 2012, Cheat Code Central's Shelby Reiches included the "Jewel Splitter" Fatality among the four worst cinematic scenes in games, commenting: "Every time he does this to a male fighter, I can hardly watch. I try not to fight against Kung Lao anymore."[23]That same year, IGN ranked his hat as 79th top weapon in video game history.[24]