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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.

Excess alcoholic consumption smoking indulging sexual ogre and way ward life

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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?

How do you get rid of vaginal strep if you are 37 weeks' pregnant and can it affect you partner?

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Group B Strep will probably not cause any problem for the mother or the partner, many, many people carry it, are unaware and never have a problem. It's most commonly found in the intestines (men and women) although also if found in the vagina. It's completely normal in the intestines and vagina, and doesn't need treating. So far no antibiotics have been found which will reliably eradicate it from the body, which is why group B Strep found on a vaginal or rectal swab isn't treated during pregnancy. Although group B Strep found in a urine sample should be treated when it's found.

The time when antibiotics are effective against group B Strep infection in babies is when they're given intravenously (through a vein) to mothers whose babies are at higher risk of developing group B Strep infection, from the start of their labour and at intervals until delivery. It's around labour and delivery that the baby is more likely to be exposed to group B Strep and, if susceptible, develop infection. So, as soon as labour start or your waters break, go directly to the hospital and you will be put on antibiotics. The antibiotics will pass into the baby and help protect it. If you have the baby very quickly, before the antibiotics get into it, the baby may need antibiotics given after birth, but otherwise you should both be ok. See:

http://www.gbsa.org http://www.gbss.org.uk http://www.childbirth.org/articles/GBS.html