Before You Conceive: 15 Tips for a Healthier Pregnancy

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"While many substances from smoke that could be harmful to a fetus are cleansed from the body in days, some are stored in fat and take longer to eliminate," says Dr. Cole. "Smoking is associated with prematurity and low birth weights, an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and asthma."

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