Does smoking during pregnancy cause the baby to be born with sepsis?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

This situation requires strict prenatal check-ups. At weeks 14-19 of pregnancy, a Down syndrome screening should be performed, and at weeks 22-26, a 4D color Doppler ultrasound for prenatal anomaly screening should be conducted. If necessary, an amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis should be done at weeks 16-20 to clarify the baby's development inside the uterus. It is recommended to retain the baby and undergo regular prenatal examinations. If any abnormalities are found in the baby, pregnancy should be terminated promptly.