Can pregnant women smell cigarette smoke?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, if a pregnant woman smells cigarette smoke, it is secondhand smoke, which is even more harmful than smoking directly. The child in the mother's uterus will also inhale secondhand smoke through the placenta, which can lead to malformations, developmental problems, and low intelligence! Pregnant women should try to avoid people who smoke! Or simply ask smokers to go outside! For the health of yourself and your baby!