Smoking and Pregnancy
In the United States, approximately 10% of all mothers choose to smoke cigarettes while pregnant. Because cigarettes contain so many dangerous chemicals, including carbon monoxide and nicotine, they can seriously harm both mother and infant.
It has long been a widely-known fact that women who smoke prior to and during pregnancy run certain health risks. For example, their infants are more likely to be born prematurely and with dangerously low birth weights. Other risks associated with this habit include the following:
- Increase the mother’s chance of sterility
- Double the baby’s risk of being born with a low birth weight
- Increase the baby’s chance of being born prematurely
- Increase the baby’s chance of being born with a birth defect
- Increase the mother’s risk of developing placental problems
- Increase the mother’s risk of premature rupturing of her membranes
For all these reasons, it is strongly recommended that mothers do not smoke while they are pregnant.
Chantix and Pregnancy
Because most women are aware of how their smoking habits can harm their new children, many try to kick cigarettes when they find out they are pregnant. Some may turn to strong smoking cessation drugs like Chantix to help improve their chance of successfully quitting.
However, though not proven, many have suspicions that Chantix can significantly lower an infant’s birth weight to dangerous levels. These concerns are based off of lab tests that have been performed on pregnant animals.
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Many pharmacists and physicians have recommended that pregnant women do not use smoking cessation product Chantix due to its unknown effects on unborn children. If you believe that your child has suffered an injury or defect as the result of Chantix, then it will be difficult to file a successful claim. You will need the help of an experienced and qualified attorney to build a strong and effective case. To learn more about your legal options, contact the Chantix lawsuit lawyers of the firm today by calling .