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. ,
Street Drugs. A pregnant woman who uses drugs like cocaine, crack, heroin and methadone may have a baby born addicted to the substances she took during her pregnancy. Cocaine is one of the most harmful drugs to unborn babies.