Smoke while pregnant?! No thank you!

Fumo in dolce attesa?! No grazie!
It has been shown that pregnant women who smoke put at risk not only their pregnancy but also the health of their children. Some harmful effects, such as a lower than normal neonatal weight, can also occur with just the consumption of a few cigarettes a day. Instead, fathers are reminded that smoking decreases sexual potency and fertility; recent studies also indicate that it can cause damage to sperm and an increased risk, in children, of developing certain diseases. To quit smoking there are anti-smoking centres, which can be found on the website of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (www.iss.it/fumo) or by calling the toll-free number 800554088.