Additionally, try to spend more time with family and friends, who can help you keep your mind off cigarettes
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Smoking when pregnant increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy
This is particularly important given that smoking rates are declining in high-income countries but remain high in LMICs, which now account for over 80% of the worlds 1.3 billion tobacco users (World Health Organization, 2025)
Over time, this can cause subtle but significant changes in your blood quality, such as: Reduced oxygen saturation Increased carbon monoxide levels Temporary thickening of the blood (due to higher red cell counts) Impaired platelet function These effects dont automatically disqualify you from donating blood, but they do make timing and preparation crucial