If you smoke tobacco it can increase the chances of an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy or miscarriage.
These products can also increase risks of:
preterm labour and preterm birth
the amniotic sac breaking (the membranes rupturing) too early in pregnancy, before the baby is ready to be born
problems with the placenta (which gives the baby the nutrients and oxygen he or she needs)
the baby not growing at the normal rate
the baby’s birth weight being less than it should be (puts the baby at risk for health problems)
Learn about the risks of second and third hand smoke.