Pregnant Smoking Could Make Psychotic Children

New studies may suggest that smoking while pregnant will increase the chance your child will develop psychotic symptoms. Researchers from four British universities have determined that smoking increases the chance your future teenager will have psychotic symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. The study also connects excessive alcohol drinking to psychotic behavior.

Smoking and drinking while pregnant have long been linked to babies being born smaller, having heart disease, and sudden death. Despite these facts, 11 percent of American women continue to smoke while pregnant.

Learn more about how smoking can affect you and those you love, and think about way you can take action against smoking.