We already know that smoking is detrimental to one’s health. Smoking can lead to various medical problems such as lung cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Sadly, not only smokers are in danger of contracting these diseases. One good example of the harmful effects of smoking can be observed before conception, during and after pregnancy.   [...]

Pregnancy is a stage in a woman’s life wherein she is very vulnerable. She is not only in charge of her health, but the baby inside her as well. The most common substances that are abused during pregnancy are drugs and alcohol. Pregnant women who abuse drugs and alcohol when they are pregnant can face [...]