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FAQ ► How Safe Is This? ► Smoking

Does smoke pass through to baby via breastfeeding?: Smoke does not pass through the breast milk to baby, but the nicotine and other chemicals in the cigarette smoke do pass to the baby through breastmilk.
Does smoking harm the fetus?: Yes, smoking does harm the fetus. Women who smoke during pregnancy have a higher rate of premature birth, miscarriage and low birth weight.
I am in my second (third) trimester, is it too late to stop smoking?: No, it is never too late to stop smoking. The fetus will benefit from mom stopping smoking at any time during the pregnancy.
Is there a problem with second hand smoke and my baby?: According to research, second hand smoke is just as harmful to the fetus as first hand smoke. The chemicals and carcinogens present in first hand smoke are still present in second hand smoke.
Smoking and TTC: Can it be a problem
Smoking only causes low birth weight, right?: No, smoking can cause more than low birth weight. Pregnant mothers who smoke are at an increased risk of miscarriage and premature birth.