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I Am 5 Weeks Pregnant And Trying To Quit Using
Question: I am 5 weeks pregnant and trying to quit using nicotine (vape, not traditional ciggarettes) I have cut down temendously, but im most concerned with misscarraige. I know The obvious answer is that i need to quit, but again most concerned with losing the pregnancy
Brief Answer:
Nicotine can cause potential damage to baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Nicotine less likely to cause miscarriage ( spontaneous abortion). However it can cause deleterious effects in baby including congenital problems.
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of health problems for developing babies, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects of the mouth and lip.
Miscarriage is not usual but preterm delivery can happen.
Wishing all the best
Nicotine can cause potential damage to baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Nicotine less likely to cause miscarriage ( spontaneous abortion). However it can cause deleterious effects in baby including congenital problems.
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of health problems for developing babies, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects of the mouth and lip.
Miscarriage is not usual but preterm delivery can happen.
Wishing all the best
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