One Cigarette Can Shatter the Dream of Motherhood
Today, a shocking and alarming reality is brought to light: smoking even a single cigarette before or during pregnancy, regardless of the quantity, poses a significant risk to both the mother’s and the fetus’s health, negatively impacting the fetus’s development and well-being.
A recent study conducted on over 12 million births in the United States revealed a direct link between smoking, even in small amounts, and an increased risk of sudden infant death. The study also demonstrated that smoking raises the risk of the fetus developing neurological conditions such as epilepsy, respiratory difficulties, and birth defects.
This study, along with medical opinions, calls for increased awareness among pregnant women and expectant mothers about the importance of completely quitting smoking before and during pregnancy to protect their own health and that of their children. It also highlights the crucial role that the community and family play in supporting pregnant women as they strive to quit smoking.
Preserving the health of both the mother and the fetus is a shared responsibility that requires the involvement of all stakeholders, from the pregnant woman herself to doctors, healthcare institutions, family, and the community. The life growing within a mother’s womb is a precious treasure that must be shielded from all harm, and this protection begins with quitting smoking.
