1 Hoarseness is an abnormal change in the voice. 2  The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis. 3  The underlying cause of hoarseness can usually be diagnosed by a health care professional based on the patient's history and physical exam.  The treatment for hoarseness depends on the underlying cause.
Smoking during pregnancy reduces the growth and health of babies and increases the risks of a number of complications and illnesses for both the mother and baby. Babies born to women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater chance of premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth and infant mortality.Smoking during pregnancy can also affect the development of babies' lungs which increases the risk for many health problems. ,abies born to women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater chance of premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth and infant mortality. Smoking during pregnancy can also affect the development of babies' lungs which increases the risk for many health problems. ,
Almost all drugs pass through the placenta to reach your baby and have some effect on her (Behnke et al 2013) . Drugs in your body may reduce the amount of oxygen that can reach your baby. Early in pregnancy, some drugs may affect your baby's development.Your baby may not grow as well as expected in your uterus (womb) (Behnke et al 2013) .Taking illegal drugs may cause problems later on in your pregnancy, too, as they can affect how well the placenta works.his article explains how different drugs can affect your pregnancy and your baby. The more facts you know, the better your choices will be. And if stopping drugs is a problem for you, getting help is a big step towards giving your baby a healthy future.