Smoking effects on children

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882425 tn?1240577566 I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with Histoplasmosis about 10 years ago after a lung cancer scare in the ER. I complained of chest pain/back pain whenever I inhaled (turns out it was a pulled back muscle!), but when they took a chest x-ray they discovered 2 spots they thought were cancer, one about the size of a dime and one the size of a nickle... They diagnosed as histoplasmosis and explained that the spots are large calcifications.
Avatar f tn I still continued to smoke for a couple of days, but only a couple of puffs from my husbands cigarette 2-3 times a day, then I looked online about the effects off smoking whilst pregnant and quit straight away! There are times when I would like a cigarette but I care for my unborn baby a million times more than a dirty fag! Honestly the best thing you can do is quit, every time you smoke your babies tiny heartbeat has to beat extremely fast as it struggles for oxygen!
Avatar f tn I'm pretty sure the effects are the same as smoking cigarettes. My mother smoked weed while pregnant with me and I had breathing problems at birth and I was taken away from her until I was 4 months old. Is it really worth any of the possible side effects. Plus it depletes your brain cells and right now your babies brain is developing very rapidly so why chance it....
1422823 tn?1287679280 I am hoping the three days post op will push me into stopping again. But I have a hard time right now stress is worse than the smoking side effects.
Avatar f tn Not all babies have lasting effects from the mother smoking, but no matter if they have a permanent problem or not when smoking while pregnant it constricts your blood vessels and YOUR UMBILICAL cord not allowing the proper amount of oxygen and nutrients to your baby. That is a fact, its not like that happens to only some babies, its every baby every pregnancy with anyone who smokes.
Avatar n tn Marihuana has shown different affects on different mothers and children. The drug is actually recommended here in Colorado for mothers who suffer exstreamly nausea. It can however cause children to have a harder time later on with knowledge intake and drop them behind other children in the learning field. It can also cause caulic in newborns witch is where the child has difficulties passing gas, this will make them irritated and cause sessions of angry and crying.
Avatar f tn I also was a weed smoker but you have got to thank about your baby I stopped for myn they will take that baby cause they test at every Dr app and they test baby at birth
Avatar f tn What are some serious short term and long term effects from smoking weed while pregnant? I'm barely 3 months, and I still smoke pot but not most of the day everyday like I did before.
Avatar f tn Smoking although clearly a good idea to stop does of course have withdrawal symptoms and also in noting why people with schizophrenia often smoked scientists are studying a new generation of antipsychotics based on the effects of nicotine (without the harmful effects). Clinical findings aside stopping smoking is rough for anyone so you can expect things to be difficult for a while and for standard symptoms from bipolar to worsen for a while.
Avatar f tn Stop smoking both immediately. Smoking will harm your baby and make them have a low birth weight.
Avatar m tn Some people hallucinate/become delusional depending on dosage. Marijuana effects everyone differently. Some become completely retarded. Some act like 5 year olds. Some feel it increases their vitality. some feel it makes them smarter, some feel it relaxes them and eases their anxiety. With that being said, from personal experience, I would stay far away from it. Especially if your having panic attacks already. Don't forget it is a fact Marijuana increases your chance of psychosis.
5887938 tn?1376115720 , many many things can happen from smoking during pregnancy, not only smoking, but 2nd hand smoke after with a newborn, even smelling it on your clothing. My mom smoked for all 3 of her kids. I have had asthma since I was 4, allergies TERRIBLE every season, my sister had SIDS, thank god they caught her not breathing or she would be dead, and my other sister has a heart issue as well..
Avatar n tn How bad is it actually to smoke an occasional cigarette? What are risks? What can happen? Found out I was pregnant at nearly 2 months was smoking heavy before I knew I was prego. Now I'm mainly weened off them..but still. Is it true it can increase chance of premature birth??
Avatar f tn I havent personally, but I have done lots of research on the health effects. Aside from that, know your states laws about it. In illinois, they test the baby at birth and if he/comes back positive its an automatic call to childrens services.
Avatar f tn But just for you info they drug test you when you go to the doctors and if you pop up possative for marijuana for more than 2 or 3 times be prepared to cps to be paying you a visit on your delivery day. They dont tell you that they drug test you but just be aware. I know for sure they do that in California but since I'm in texas I'm assuming they probably do the same. But I'm most likely going back to California when my fiance deploys.
Avatar f tn I really cant stop smoking i am 8 weeks pregnant i know the damage i can do and i know im being selfish but what help can i get to quit ?
945369 tn?1320829437 She promises to quit if they are to get married, but I am concerned that the after-effects of long term smoking would stay in her system. Would that be a problem when they try to conceive? Does it also raise the probability of birth defects in their future children? And how long after she quits can they start to try and conceive? Sorry for so many questions, but I am really worried, because I have always believed that smoking is very harmful for a women's reproductive system.
Avatar f tn Ok so I'm just finding out I'm pregnant. Sad to admit, I like smoking marjuanna. I know doctors suggest not smoking cigarettes while pregnant because of the toxins in the nicotine. Are there any known cases where marjuanna effects fetal development? Not saying I won't quit smoking, I do want a healthy baby, just curious.
Avatar f tn What are the side effects of smoking when pregnant? Did any of u girls smoke when u were pregnant? I'm 16 weeks and trying to quit but it a lot harder than I thought .
Avatar n tn ive smoked on and off for couple years. But i stopped for almost a year with no problems. never really a big user. but recently i smoked alot over the past week. and i stopped smoking and drinking all together a day or two later because i was feeling really wierd. i get butterflyes in my stomach, sometimes randomly feel dizzy, disconnected from people and things.. i feel the best when i wake up in the morning and then it kinda starts through out the day.
Avatar f tn Even second hand smoke can be harmful. Ask them to smoke outside and not around you. Visit smoke free houses. Just the smell can make some women nauseous.
Avatar f tn But do it in a nice way of course. You can explain to him the negative effects of cigarette smoking, and you don't want him to suffer from its painful effects, that you want him to live longer for your family especially for your children. You can both research of other alternative to lessen his cravings for cigarette and eventually quit it for good.
405107 tn?1201758970 Have you informed your Doctor that you were doing this? If not it might be a good idea to do so......Social services has been known (in NY State anyway) to take babies away from mothers if tested positive for drugs when born. I work as a nurse...occasionally in Pediatrics....that's how I know this.....I can't understand why you continued to do so for FOUR months after finding out that you were pregnant...
Avatar n tn d slip into the underweight (heading towards anorexic) BMI category (which does not really apply to children but pretty close for your age). You can expect side effects (more likely to have blemishes for example imo) And, you would again likely impede your expected continuing growth in height.
Avatar n tn There is not much standardized research done on this due to the illegal nature of marijuana. You can find MANY websites on the effects of cannibis and blood sugar, though and I am surprised you are on this one asking questions. Do you really think someone is gonna get on this site and admit to breaking the law????? Please!