What happpen if you smoke while pregnant?

Bad things. : Smoking during pregnancy is quite dangerous and should be avoided. There is a higher chance of pregnancy complications like intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption, preterm delivery, and fetal death. For the woman, it can increase her chance of getting lung infections that can be very serious during pregnancy. For the child, it can increase the risk of respiratory diseases like asthma.

Bad things: According to the centers for disease control & prevention- research shows that smoking during pregnancy is linked to premature births, babies with low birth weights & stillbirths, as well as sudden infant death syndrome. The mother’s health can also be compromised. See: http://www.Cdc.Gov/tobacco/basic_information/health_effects/pregnancy/.