What happens when smoking while nursing?
⚡ Short answer: Smoking while nursing has direct effects on the baby: - **Nicotine passes into breast milk** and can affect the baby's nervous system; restlessness, gas pains, and sleep disturbances are more common.
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what happens when smoking while nursing?
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Smoking while nursing has direct effects on the baby:
- Nicotine passes into breast milk and can affect the baby's nervous system; restlessness, gas pains, and sleep disturbances are more common.
- Milk quantity and flow can decrease because nicotine suppresses prolactin and oxytocin hormones.
- Baby's risk of respiratory infections, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increases. Secondhand smoke exposure also increases this risk.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Turkey's Ministry of Health recommend nursing mothers quit smoking completely. If quitting is not possible:
- Reduce cigarette consumption as much as possible.
- Smoke right after nursing and wait at least 2 hours before the next feeding.
- Never smoke near the baby and change your clothes after smoking.
The safest option is to contact the Quit Smoking Hotline ALO 171 for a cessation program.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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