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Why should women avoid smoking during pregnancy? Internet slams Chrisean Rock over viral clip from TV show 'Crazy In Love'

'I 100% disagree with this, and I love her, but I could never smoke while pregnant,' a fan of Chrisean Rock said

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: Chrisean Rock, who is currently pregnant, has enraged the Internet after a clip from their reality show 'Crazy In Love', in which she can be apparently seen smoking in the kitchen while engaged in a mild disagreement with Blueface went viral. 

Naturally, the incident has stirred social media users, with fans expressing concerns for the unborn child's well-being and voicing their disapproval toward Chrisean's action.

What happens when women smoke during pregnancy? 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly advises against smoking as well as inhaling secondhand smoke during pregnancy due to numerous potential health risks.

Some possible consequences include inadequate growth in your baby, even if the pregnancy reaches full term, and an increased likelihood of premature birth, which often results in health complications for the baby.

Moreover, smoking can affect the developing lungs and brain of a fetus, leading to lasting effects that extend into childhood and adolescence. The risk of abnormal bleeding during both pregnancy and delivery has been found to be twofold in mothers who smoke. 

Smoking also raises the risk of birth defects, such as cleft lip or cleft palate, which might require surgical intervention. Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy as well as those exposed to cigarette smoke after birth have an elevated risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Is it the first time Chrisean Rock has been found smoking during pregnancy? 

Despite the known health risks of smoking, Chrisean Rock was previously caught smoking in her car in March. She would have been in the initial months of pregnancy at that time as the rapper announced the news of having a baby in January. 

How did the Internet react to Chrisean Rock smoking during pregnancy? 

A user named Corey took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "I love how since this episode of chrisean aired of her smoking profusely & calling her unborn a b***h etc… Her fans are quiet as kept. Nah, let’s get this turnt up a notch that was doomed b4 birth SMH Y’all have eyes but no sense," sharing the clip from her TV show 'Blueface & Chrisean: Crazy in Love'. 

People were quick to reply to Corey's tweet, sharing their opinions on the situation. 

One user commented, "It’s funny bc they denied that she was smoking “she just rolling up, how u know it’s for her” now it’s all on TV & they defense is “it won’t hurt the baby” but when u bring up her smoking a wood…silent." 

Another added, " I 100% disagree wit this and I love her but I could never smoke while pregnant."

"A lot of her fans really don't believe she's smokes despite vids of her rollin up in the club, her vehicle..and will probably say that she's not pregnant in this vid (since the chair is blocking her belly)," wrote a follower who was clearly frustrated.