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If I can't quit smoking during pregnancy, is there any way to
make it less harmful to my baby? If you're pregnant and you continue to smoke, there's only one proven way to protect your baby: Smoke less. Although even one or two cigarettes a day can raise the ...
www.babycenter.com/404_if-i-cant-quit-smoking-during-pregnancy-is-there-any-way-to_1405728.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on how to handle not being able to quit smoking during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Questions and Answers - Alcohol, Other Drugs, Smoking, and
Pregnancy How do drugs that I take when pregnant affect my developing baby? Most drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, pass from your bloodstream into the baby. So, the baby gets what you get. ...
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Upside: Good, straightforward Q&A on common questions
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Smoking and your Baby: Need Help Putting Down That Cigarette?
Pregnancy is a great time for you to quit smoking. You will feel better and have more energy to go through your pregnancy. You will also reduce your risks of future health problems such as heart ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/smoking.html
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Upside: Very good overview on the facts about smoking during pregnancy and resources for assistance on quitting
Downside: None
Smoking
What you need to know: Smoking harms your baby. When you smoke, your baby gets less oxygen.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_155.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation on the impact of smoking during pregnancy on the baby with advice how to quit
Downside: Small, light color font
Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking during pregnancy: How to quit Learn how to beat your cigarette addiction.
www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-quitting-smoking
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Upside: Various articles and advice on quitting smoking
Downside: Busy pages
What do we know about tobacco use and pregnancy?
Smoking during pregnancy Women who quit smoking before or early in pregnancy significantly reduce the risk for several adverse outcomes.
www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/TobaccoUsePregnancy/index.htm
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Upside: Government agency with statistics on the impact of smoking during pregnancy
Downside: Some technical language
Alcohol, Smoking & Drugs: The Facts
Straight Talking Many people ask me about drinking alcohol, smoking, and taking over-the-counter drugs during pregnancy. My answer is no, no, and to be very careful.
babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=211
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Upside: Good summary article
Downside: Little detail on specific medications
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Most pregnant women worry about whether they will give birth to a healthy baby. This is normal. There are a number of things you can do to increase the chances that your baby will be born healthy.
www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/health/drugs.htm
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Upside: Very good overview on alcohol, smoking and illegal drugs and their effects during pregnancy
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use During Pregnancy
What is substance abuse during pregnancy? Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can harm your body and mind. If you are pregnant, these substances can also hurt your baby.
www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_drugs_crs.htm
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Upside: Very good overview of illegal drugs, alcohol and smoking during pregnancy and effects
Downside: Limited additional links
Smoking and Pregnancy
To nonsmokers, it's obvious that pregnant women should not smoke. But for smokers, the prospect of quitting can be so dreadful that many try to ignore the evidence of danger. The dangers are quite ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5854,00.html
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Upside: Well written article on smoking during pregnancy and its effects
Downside: Text heavy page
