What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy?
Do you smoke and wish to become pregnant? It’s time to say stop to tobacco! During pregnancy, smoking is a real scourge, both for the health of the expectant mother and for the baby. In this article, Reset Laser reveals the dangers of smoking before, during, and after pregnancy for the mother and her child and presents its effective cessation method to quit smoking before becoming pregnant.
Why should you quit smoking during pregnancy?
Cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and numerous harmful chemicals. Smoking, in general, is dangerous for health. It increases, among other things, the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
During pregnancy, additional risks are added to the long list of consequences of smoking. The products present in cigarettes have a considerable impact on the development of the fetus and the health of the mother. Just a few cigarettes can cause complications. If you are planning a pregnancy, it is therefore essential to quit smoking before becoming pregnant to avoid any risk.
What are the risks of smoking before pregnancy?
Smoking can affect your fertility. It affects the quality of eggs, reducing your chances of conceiving. As a result, a female smoker will generally have more difficulty becoming pregnant.
Men are also affected, as smoking disrupts the production of sperm. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy, it is important for both future parents to quit smoking beforehand to maximize your chances.
What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy?
The dangers of smoking for the mother
Smoking during pregnancy can cause serious complications for the expectant mother. It increases the risk of hypertension, ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, placenta previa, miscarriage, premature birth, hemorrhage during delivery… These complications may require emergency medical interventions and endanger the life of the mother and baby.
The risks of smoking for the fetus
The fetus is directly impacted by the toxic substances present in cigarettes. When the mother smokes, these substances pass directly into the placenta. Carbon monoxide enters the fetus’s blood and reduces oxygen supply. This lack of oxygen causes developmental issues, specifically intrauterine growth retardation. Consequently, a baby born to a smoking mother often has a lower birth weight compared to a baby of a non-smoking mother.
The dangers of smoking after childbirth
Even after childbirth, the repercussions of tobacco are significant. Indeed, smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. The newborn of a smoking mother may also have respiratory problems, such as infections or asthma. Furthermore, smoking during breastfeeding impacts the composition and taste of breast milk.
Passive smoking: what problems for pregnant women?
Pregnant women exposed to cigarette smoke from other smokers can also suffer negative consequences. Indeed, they involuntarily inhale the chemical products present in the smoke. These also pass into the fetus’s blood and cause complications.
To protect your health and that of your baby, avoid any exposure to secondhand smoke. Ask smokers to move away, especially in confined spaces, or to go outside.
How to quit smoking before pregnancy?
Smoking cessation is difficult and requires motivation. To avoid any complications during and after pregnancy, we advise you to start your cessation process before becoming pregnant, as soon as you plan to have a child.
Be cautious with certain smoking cessation methods!
There are several smoking cessation methods, such as nicotine-based medications. During pregnancy, using these nicotine substitutes is not always safe. Therefore, it is essential to consult a health professional before using them.
The Reset Laser method: safe smoking cessation
The Reset Laser method is a safe and effective way to quit smoking. It uses the principle of laser auriculotherapy. The laser stimulates specific points on the ear to eliminate your physical addiction to tobacco.
This cessation method has the advantage of being painless, non-invasive, and 100% natural. It causes no side effects. This method is particularly suitable for women who wish to become pregnant, as it does not require taking medications or nicotine substitutes. Each consultation is personalized. A post-treatment follow-up supports you in your new tobacco-free life.
Schedule your smoking cessation appointment
Don’t take any risks for your future pregnancy! Our Reset Laser method is the solution to quit smoking effectively and safely. Schedule an appointment without delay at one of our anti-smoking centers worldwide and say no to cigarettes!
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The best method to quit smoking
Specialist
Our therapists are all addiction experts and specialists in laser auriculotherapy cessation.
Effectiveness
Our success rate after one session is over 86%.
Painless
Non-invasive and painless, our therapy is accessible to everyone.
No Stress
You free yourself from addictions and quit smoking without weight gain, stress, or compensation.
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Since each patient is different, we offer personalized support after the session.
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We guarantee our therapy for 1 year in case of relapse.
