Don’t Puff, Just Pass
Be cognizant of secondhand smoke, as it puts a woman and her unborn baby at risk for serious health problems. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes have not been proven a safe alternative. A woman who uses illegal-or “street”-drugs during pregnancy can have a baby who is born premature, has a low birth weight, or has other health problems, such as birth defects, according to NurseWise, a nurse triage and health education provider.
