How does smoking affect the pregnant woman and the fetus?

Smoking the mother during pregnancy has serious effects on the fetus, and these damages may lead to health problems that extend even after birth, and according to the healthline site, and coincided with the celebration of the International Day to raise awareness against smoking, it is necessary to identify the most prominent risks to the fetus.

Here are the most important damages that smoking may cause during pregnancy:
Fetal weight decreased at birth
Smoking leads to the narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces blood and oxygen flow to the fetus, and affects its natural growth, so the child is born with a lower weight than normal.

Increased risk of miscarriage and premature birth
Nicotine and other toxic substances in cigarettes may cause contractions in the womb or affect the placenta, which increases the possibility of miscarriage or childbirth before the date.

Ethical distortions
Smoking increases the risk of birth defects, such as:

The rabbit lip (lip incision)
Throat

Respiratory problems
Smoking mothers are more likely to develop respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

Sids death syndrome (SIDS)
Smoking during pregnancy and after birth increases the risk of a child suddenly during sleep without a clear cause.

Problems of growth and mental development
Exposure to nicotine inside the uterus may lead to weakness in focus, learning difficulties, and later behavioral problems at the age of school. (Seventh Day)