Is it true that if you smoke while your pregnant, the child will smoke too?

In a way, yes: Some of the toxins you inhale with every cigarette will enter your blood and travel thru the umbilical cord to baby.It is well documented that the nicotine effects the small blood vessels of the placenta, narrowing their size. Smokers have babies a half pound lighter than non smokers.Other studies show the kids more likely to be smokers later in life.

No, BUT...: Statistically, your child is much more likely to smoke, simy because they see you smoke. This should be the most powerful reason to quit. Provide a good example and don't smoke. Your kids will be much more likely to stay smoke free if youare smoke free.

Yes: Antenatal nicotine exposure has been linked to a three fold increase in attention deficit disorder (ad/hd) in several excellent studies. Untreated people with ad/hd are four times more likely to smoke when adults than the regular population.