27/04/2026
Smoking doesn’t just affect the person holding the cigarette — it can seriously harm infants and unborn babies.
When a pregnant woman is exposed to cigarette smoke (even secondhand smoke), harmful chemicals like ni****ne and carbon monoxide enter her bloodstream and reduce the oxygen reaching the baby. This can lead to:
• Low birth weight
• Premature birth
• Developmental problems
• Increased risk of stillbirth
For infants, exposure to smoke after birth raises the risk of:
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Breathing problems and asthma
• Frequent infections like pneumonia and bronchitis
There is no safe level of smoke exposure for babies or pregnant women.
**Preventive measures:**
• Avoid smoking during pregnancy and around children
• Keep homes and cars completely smoke-free
• Stay away from environments where people are smoking
• Encourage partners and family members to quit or smoke outside, far from others
• Seek medical support or counseling to stop smoking if needed
• Educate caregivers and visitors about the dangers of secondhand smoke
Protecting them starts with creating a smoke-free environment — at home, in cars, and around family spaces.
Healthy air = healthier babies. 💛
