02 May Smoking While Pregnant: Tobacco Harms Babies and Children from Conception to Adulthood

Babies whose mothers smoke are three times more likely to die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).¹

May 31st is World No Tobacco Day. It’s a day when the World Health Organization shines a light on the dangers of tobacco use and exposure for mothers, babies and children. Studies show that few smokers are aware of the serious risks to babies and children.²