1. E FFECTS OF S MOKING ON THE F ETUS By:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2. C ONCEIVING Smoking makes it harder to conceive female and male smokers have lower fertility levels Smoking reduces the chances of IVF succeeding. nicotine reduces a woman's fertility by affecting the production of hormones Male smokers have a sperm count that is 15% lower

3. P RE – B IRTH Toxins keep the baby from getting nutrients. Pre-term delivery Miscarriage Increased heart rate

4. A T B IRTH Low birth weight Death Stillborn May have to stay in the hospital longer

5. L ONG T ERM Colds and lung problems learning disabilities physical growth problems Ear infections

6. S ECOND H AND S MOKE risk of developing lung cancer heart disease, emphysema, allergies, asthma, and other health problems reduced lung capacity and are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

7. C ITATIONS "Smoking and Your Baby." Smoking and your baby: Need help putting down that cigarette?. American Pregnancy Association, 2011. Web. 26 Jan 2012.. Nazario, B.. Smoking during pregnancy. N.p., 2009. Web. 26 Jan 2012.. Owen, P.. "Pregnancy and smoking.". N.p., 2005. Web. 27 Jan 2012..