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There are two ways in which smoking during pregnancy is harmful to the developing fetus. First, nicotine causes blood vessles to contract (it is a vaso-constrictor) and thereby reduces the amount of blood flow, and secondly, carbon monoxide in the smoke reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen, so the fetus will get less nutrients and less oxygen, both of which it needs to develop.
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The dangers of smoking and drinking whlist pregnant?
It can hurt the development of the baby. Babies to smoking moms are often smaller at birth and develop slower than babies from non-smoking moms.
Can sex harm you during pregnancy?
Yes it can hurt the baby.
Is it normal for you vagina to hurt during you pregnancy when you 8 months?
Yes it is.
Does you body hurt during pregnancy?
Yes, stomach cramps, headache etc., but remember, every pregnancy is different.
Is it normal for your side to hurt during pregnancy?
Yes it is normal , as the baby is moving about now.
Does the father smoking weed hurt an unborn child?
No, a father smoking marijuana will not hurt an unborn child. The mother should do her best to stay out of the room, but the father smoking will not hurt.
Does eating chocolate during pregnancy hurt you?
Not unless you are at risk for Diabetes. And need to watch the weight.
Can you have breast massage during pregnancy?
Yes. Just be gentle to avoid making them hurt worse.
You scared your twenty two week pregnant wife during a scary movie can it hurt the baby?
Yes because only five months into pregnancy can seriously damage the babies health and nerve system. You should take her to a doctor immediately.
Does the womb hurt while being at the first month of pregnancy?
Cramps are common during pregnancy. It is because of the uterus stretching to make space for the baby
Can smoking hurt kids?
Yes, smoking hurts everyone.
Can you still get pregnant if you smoke marijuana?
Definitely not. Smoking anything during pregnancy can't hurt/possible kill the baby after birth. It could also cause retardation to the unborn baby
