Smoking while nursing?
⚡ Short answer: Smoking while nursing poses a risk to the baby's health as much as to the mother's health.
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smoking while nursing?
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Smoking while nursing poses a risk to the baby's health as much as to the mother's health. Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke pass into breast milk and negatively affect the baby's nervous and respiratory systems. Additionally, passive smoking increases the baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), middle ear infection, asthma, and respiratory tract infections.
Completely quitting smoking is the healthiest option. If quitting is not possible, reducing the number of cigarettes, not smoking in the same space as the baby, and not nursing immediately after smoking (waiting at least 2–3 hours for nicotine levels to drop) and changing clothes and washing hands before nursing can reduce the risk somewhat. Even so, seeking support from a healthcare professional is safest.
⚕️ 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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