How Women Can Finally Stop Smoking , Robert Klesges, and Margaret DeBon, Hunter House , 1994. The day the test comes back positive can be a day of joy, or a day of anxiety and distress. Ready or not for the promise of a new child, many women who smoke will find it extremely difficult to quit. My pregnancy was hell. Things seemed fine, the baby was growing and the heart beat was strong.
Smoking is one of many factors that can make a pregnancy high-risk.
Below you'll find information to help you understand effects of smoking on your body. For more information about smoking and pregnancy contact your local health unit. Tips for a healthier baby Make every effort to quit. Read Planning Guides 1 - 8, see your family doctor, and enlist the help of a support person. Cut back to less than five low-tar cigarettes per day.