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How Smoking Harms Babies
Smoking and motherhood do not mix. Not only is second hand smoke dangerous, this habit also has been known to decrease mom’s milk production but also interfere with an important hormone that regulates mothering behavior. It is important to stop smoking before you have a baby, not only for your baby’s health, but for yours too.