A healthy pregnancy is essential to prevent complications and ensure the proper development of the baby. For this reason, smoking during pregnancy is not recommended, as it can cause different problems for both the mother's health and that of the baby.
For this reason, it is of vital importance that the mother tries to quit smoking before conceiving. Some useful tips for quitting smoking are:
- Seek social support.
- Avoid triggers.
- Substitute a snack for the habit.
- Reduce the number of cigarettes gradually.
- Write down the reasons why you want to quit smoking.
- Practice physical activity
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Read the full article on: What effects does smoking during pregnancy have on the baby? ( 85).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 12/12/2023