Problem: There are many things a mother should not do while pregnant. Certain behaviors and habits can be harmful to an unborn fetus for example smoking, drugs and alcohol use. Keep in mind that even prescription drugs may be harmful to your unborn child. As an expecting mother you want to do everything possible to ensure a healthy and successful pregnancy.
Smoking while pregnant is definitely something a mother should not do. "Maternal tobacco use during pregnancy has been linked to a host of negative infant and child outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth and various birth defects (CDC; Drake P ,Driscoll A & Mathews T.J , 2016). Smoking tobacco during pregnancy can harm your baby and have lasting effects even after birth. Smoking during pregnancy can cause tissue damage in unborn babies, particularly in the lungs and brain (CDC, 2016).