While most of us are aware that smoking is a primary cause of diseases such as cancer, it’s important to also know about the impact it can have on your fertility. And as people start to switch cigarettes for vapes, research is being conducted to examine how these products can also affect your reproductive system.
If you smoke and are trying for a baby, or considering IVF treatment, you are putting yourself and baby at higher risk of issues such as miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight and ectopic pregnancy. It can also increase the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) after your baby is born.
