It has been repeated time and again that smoking can kill but the fact is that people have yet not realized the seriousness of the matter to the fullest. It is not just harmful for the smoker but also bad for the environment and children. Women who smoke are more likely to give birth to offspring are who suffer from obesity and could be mentally unstable. If a woman has smoked during her pregnancy, there are high chances that she will have a child with behavioral issues by the time it is 4 years old.

The problem is not only restricted to woman who are pregnant as even smoking fathers can equally harm their child, if the mother is a passive smoker. Such men can father children who are obese. It has already been proven that mothers who have children who smoke can have premature labors, low birth weight, decreased efficiency of the lungs and may also have issues in developments.

Even post delivery, women should keep away from the cancer stick as it can affect the immunity of the child, making them more prone to Pneumonia, asthma, ear infections or even SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).  Nicotine can alter the basic metabolic rate in children due to which they can suffer from obesity. Obese children are more prone to diabetes and heart diseases.

Emotionally also it was found that children who were victims of passive smoking were more prone to aggression and defiance especially if their mother smoked while she was pregnant. It has been proven that the behavior of a smoking mother affects the behavior of child so if she was a chronic smoker and was agitated or upset, she may easily pass this on to her child. It is important that a couple try an honest attempt at quitting smoking as it is not only good for their health but may also do a world of goodness for the child.

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