Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, still breastfeeding. Today, I really couldn't resist the urge to smoke and had one cigarette. After that, I fed the child. Will this have any adverse effects on the child's health?Doctor's answer:
Smoking will not transfer harmful substances into breast milk, but it can affect your own physical condition. Moreover, since children are young and have weak immunity, you should not smoke in front of them. This way, they will inhale secondhand smoke, which can be more harmful to them. Additionally, even if you smoke, the dust will settle on your clothes and body, and children may inhale it, potentially causing allergic reactions and other adverse effects. Thank you.