Where We Stand: Smoking During Pregnancy The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) message is clear—don’t smoke when pregnant, and protect yourself and your children from secondhand tobacco smoke. Many studies have shown that if a woman smokes or is exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy, her child may be born too early (prematurely) or be smaller than normal. Other effects caused…
Myths: Smoking and Pregnancy Smoking anytime during your pregnancy is dangerous. Quitting is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Here are some common myths about quitting and pregnancy. Quitting smoking – at any point during your pregnancy – is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Learn how you can become…
Marijuana and Pregnancy If you use marijuana during pregnancy, you may be putting your health and your fetus’s health at risk. About one in 25 women in the U.S. reports using marijuana while pregnant. The chemicals in any form of marijuana may be bad for your baby – this includes edible marijuana products (such as cookies, brownies, or candies). If…