Smoking
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Quitting smoking is essential for your own health and the health of your baby. You have less chance of problems during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth. When you smoke (or inhale other people's smoke), there is less oxygen in your blood. The blood vessels in the placenta (placenta) also narrow so the baby receives less oxygen and nutrition. Your baby can then grow less well.
Read more about smoking, risks and help to quit.