Should I Smoke During Pregnancy?

[lucibenning]

Cigarette smoking is injurious to health. I doubt there would be anyone, who is unaware of the fact. Still it is surprising the percentage of population that chooses to indulge in smoking. That being said, it still is a personal choice, which slowly becomes more of an addiction. What is even more disheartening is the fact that many mothers to be still continue to smoke throughout or until a very late stage of pregnancy. Whether it is because of ignorance or the lack of self-control, the point still remains, that one should be aware of the dire effects that smoking could have on unborn as well as newborn babies. Even the ones who make a conscious decision to stay away, passive smoking is something that leaves very little control in hands.....

[docm]

Speaking as a medical professional; smoking during pregnancy, like drinking alcohol during pregnancy, is child abuse. Period. Do not pass GO, but do collect a visit from Child Protective Services.

Don't even try to make the "choice" excuse - the kid has no choice, so mom to make a good one for him/her/them - like it or not. If she doesn't, see line #1.

Sound inflexible? Yo betcha. Change my mind? No way in hell.