Are You a Smoking Mom? Here are Some Serious Risks You Face
Smoking is very dangerous to the health of the smoker and the second-hand smokers, how great risk it could be when smoking occurs during pregnancy? As everyone knows that smoke addiction doesn’t choose age, gender, life status, or even medical condition. Smoking is highly addictive and as well as extremely dangerous especially to expectant mothers […]
Breastfeeding Help Reduce Risk of Smoking Relapse in Mothers, Study Says
Pregnancy may cause some women to abruptly reduce or quit smoking, however most of them pick up the habit again after giving birth. But new study suggests that breastfeeding can help mothers avoid a relapse.
Physical Activity Helps Pregnant Women Quit Smoking, Study Finds
And 5 Other Benefits of Exercising to Smokers There’s vast scientific evidence showing that cigarette smoking during pregnancy may not only pose health risks to the mother but also to her child. Research has shown that children born of smoking moms are at greater risk of developing mental health problems, such as retardation and low […]
5 Harmful Effects of Smoking to Women’s Health
Women who smoke, irrespective of their age, are at risk of illnesses that are not only harmful to their health but also to the health of people around them. If you’re planning to quit, or still looking for reasons to quit, below are 6 harmful effects of smoking on women’s health that you should know.
Pregnant But Can’t Stop Smoking? Here are 5 Tips for You
You know it’s bad for you and your baby. But no matter how hard you try to resist it, you always end up lighting up. Your doctor has told you to quit as soon as possible because smoking does have serious effects to your health and to your baby’s. So what should you do to […]
Pregnancy and Smoking Cessation: 5 Things You Should Know
Studies show that at least 10 percent of pregnant women in the US smoke. Cigarette smoking during pregnancy has plenty of negative side effects not just on the mother but to her baby. Quitting smoking before planning to conceive is necessary to avoid the possible health risks.
What Should I Tell My Doc before I Start Taking Chantix to Quit Smoking?
Although your doctor may prescribe Chantix to help you quit smoking it is very important that you tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions including if you: have kidney problems or get kidney dialysis. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of Chantix for you. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Chantix […]
Quit Smoking – Pregnancy and Patches
Up to 50 percent of people who use the nicotine patch develop a localized skin rash. Treatment with hydrocortisone cream and rotating the location of the patch site may help with this problem. However, pregnant smokers should quit smoking without medication. Particularly they should quit with out nicotine patches. The nicotine patch is an FDA […]