“Health”: Smoking may cause premature birth
“Health”: Smoking may cause premature birth
“Health”: Smoking may cause premature birth
The Ministry of Health said that to start a healthy and safe pregnancy; Women should quit smoking, because it may cause premature birth, in addition to infant mortality and fetal problems.
It came within A comprehensive guide for womenIssued by the Ministry, it serves as a guide for women during their motherhood journey, from pre-pregnancy to postpartum.
The Ministry stated that this guide is considered a reference that works to promote women’s culture and healthy behaviors, indicating that in order to cross towards a healthy pregnancy, a premarital medical examination must begin, with the aim of ascertaining the state of compatibility between the spouses in order to form a healthy family and have healthy children.
She explained that to start a healthy and safe pregnancy, you must quit smoking, because it may cause premature birth, in addition to causing infant deaths and fetal problems, noting the importance of visiting a doctor when planning pregnancy, taking vaccinations, and following a healthy lifestyle.
She added that the pregnant woman must follow several steps, the most important of which is ensuring the basic visits to the doctor, additional visits, conducting the necessary analyzes, and taking vaccinations.
The ministry indicated some of the risk factors that may affect pregnancy, including preeclampsia, obesity, blood pressure and diabetes, carrying twins, and pregnancy at the age of more than 35 years.
The Ministry reviewed many other tips for pregnant women during work or travel and exercise, in addition to personal care, preventing infections and abortions, in addition to other important directives for the stage of childbirth and beyond.
