• Harmful components in nicotine such as cyanide can be transferred to the baby via breast milk
• Nicotine can be absorbed by the intestine of the baby to result into apnea and vomiting
• Interference with normal lung development of the baby
Explanation
Nicotine is a harmful chemical found naturally in tobacco plants and could be readily absorbed into the milk of a breastfeeding mother from her blood. Nicotine in a baby’s milk can further result into raised heart rate of the baby, disturbed sleep due to the stimulant effect of nicotine, and vomiting /nausea especially if the mother is a regular smoker.
Cause fussy behaviour, breast refusal, excessive crying, and increased colic in mothers who smoke more than five cigarettes per day. Lead to vomiting and nausea if a mother is smoking 20 cigarettes or more daily. Increase baby heart rate. It’s just not a good idea to breastfeed your baby if you smoke.
Iron supplements may be used in treating anemia and is
commonly used by athletes. However, the kind of anemia that athletes experience
is a little different because it tends to be exercise-induced due to their
heavy training. In this case, iron may be ineffective in raising hemoglobin
concentrations because of the exercise-induced decrease in iron absorption.
<h3>Neurologist: As the name suggests, a neurologist is responsible for treating and diagnosing issues of the nervous system. Our nervous system includes our brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all the nerves.</h3>
