encoder

Will this affect the baby inside the womb?

For example, even if a mother doesn't smoke but the father of the child smokes. How and what is the effect of it to the fetus? Or another example are the smoke from public places.

I think it is better for the mother to avoid any kinds of smoke, except from the cooking I guess.

alexis

I'm sure even a small amount will be inhaled, so my answer is yes.

cutebaby

It will definitely affect the baby. Pregnant mothers should always think that they have another life in their womb and they must protect with all care. Avoiding smoke is one of the things that will protect the baby from having a defect.

PurpleFDU

Many studies have shown that second hand smoke is just as bad or worse than smoking yourself. It can lead to asthma, allergies and other breathing problems. Everything you do is passed on to the baby, so second hand smoke is on that list.

I know my mom never smoked, but my dad did and I have pretty bad allergies which could come from that since neither of my parents have allergies. My mom insisted my father smoke outside after I was born when her doctor told her it wasn't good for me.

Giggler

I think any smoke you are exposed to is bad for you and the baby. Second hand smoke is actually worse than smoking yourself. At least when you smoke yourself the smoke is filtered.

HoneyMuffin

2nd hand smoke still gets in your bloodstream and still gets in the baby's system. No pregnant woman should be exposed to it!

encoder

Most of us know that smoke, first hand or second hand, is bad for the baby inside the womb. Is it ok then for a pregnant mother to go to cities where not only smoke from cigarettes can be inhaled but also smoke from vehicles?

rose

If you cant quit, at least try to cut back. It will affect the child. My children were brought up around second hand smoke, but I always tried to keep them away from it, either in another part of the home they were not allowed in or outside smoking only. My youngest tried it and realized how dumb it was to start, after seeing me take so long to quick. My oldest is a goody girl so I really don't think she would ever come near one. Now my middle child has slipped into the cracks a little bit, but she understands now being a mother why so many parents that smoke don't want their children not to follow in the same mistakes the parents have made. I'm sure she will be quitting shortly, she has cut back since she was pregnant, and even more after his birth. I'm quite proud of her, its taken me more than 20 years to quit. I know how hard it can be.

HoneyMuffin

Some things you can't control. You could segregate the mother to be and put her in a sterile environment and watch depression hit her before the baby is even born. You can't control the city environment. You can control your own hand when it comes to a cigarette.

crisbaby

Usually it would affect the baby when the mother inhaled smoke. Since the child is still connected to her mom ambilical cord. The mother would be the bridge to her baby inside. So, what ever the mother is taken or have, the baby would also have.