Tobacco Use During Pregnancy

Tobacco use is one of the most dangerous activities you can do while pregnant. Smoking while pregnant can cause a wide range of health problems for a fetus, including birth defects, premature birth, and even the death of your infant. Smoking after your pregnancy can be similarly destructive for an infant, resulting in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). While the exact cause of SIDS is unknown, smoking is one of the risk factors associated with SIDS. Doctors, of course, must Continue reading…