Smoking......?

Question

My doctor said that quitting smoking cold turkey is bad for the baby because it causes a type of shock, he said I should significantly cut down and totally quit in the next two weeks, does anyone have any suggestions?

Yeah, I know stop smoking, but I'm asking how, sorry if I didn't make that clear before, but I'm looking for suggestions and alternatives.

Answer 1

i quit smoking right away after I found out that I was pregnant with both my babies. my first came out norma and is very smart, i have my 2nd next monday.

but you should do what the doctor says, mine never said that but i've heard of it though!

Answer 2

Your baby is NOT going to die if you quit cold turkey, despite what that idiot posted up there! The doctors are probably more concerned about the depression that can occur from quitting cold turkey than the result of cutting yourself off from a harmful substance. If you can keep a strong healthy attitude about quitting, there is no shock from withdrawal, and that's a fact jack. Read Allen Carr's Easy Way To Quit Smoking, and you'll find an entirely new way to think about smoking, like the fact that you aren't really addicted at all.

Answer 3

I am a seasoned smoker. But I have had two girls, and am pregnant with a boy. and between each pregnancy, I have started smoking again. But I have quite cold turkey every time. I have not had any problems with it. I am 20 weeks preg and quite the second I found out, and I will not ever be starting again.
if you google: pregnancy and smoking there will be a million links to look at. Here is one.

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/smokingpregnanc/a/aa111998.htm

Answer 4

I smoked three cigs a day my last two babies I didn't want to quit so I just cut way back however if you are ready to quit for the next three days only have two smokes at a time on you It makes you aware of your smoking I have been smoke free for almost a month now and I love it I was finaly ready and it's not even hard any more just get through one craving at a time they will pass quickly.

Answer 5

Here's what I've learned through observation....I have had friends who found out they were pregnant and quit "cold turkey" and the baby was fine. I've had friends who found out they were pregnant and cut back gradually and the baby was fine. And, I've had friends who found out they were pregnant and kept right on smoking and the baby was fine.

I think that if you are able to stop smoking that would be great, however you are able to do it. Good Luck!!

Answer 6

Go to whyquit.com. There is also a support group that might be able to help you is called smokeawaysupport.com. Even if you don't use there product you can join the group. I quit smoking with smokeaway 2.5 years ago, but I don't think you can take this stuff when you are pregnant. Good luck with you quit.

Answer 7

I quit cold turkey. Think about that baby, that should be enough to make you quit cold turkey. I don't think the baby will go in "shock". That was a dumb *** comment from your doctor.

Answer 8

It is hard to quit , i 've cut down a lot but it's hard to completely stop. i thought about trying cold turkey but i think that would be worse , for everyone around me and as you said shock on the baby. i wish i could stop but it is so hard

Answer 9

Yes. stopping anything during pregnancy cold turkey is not a good idea for you or your baby. Your doctor is very correct.

Answer 10

i was told that stopping cold turkey would not harm the baby in any way...it was actually better...but its hard....i cut back a lot...but could not totally give it up...I smoked throughout my pregnancy...and I was really nervous...but the baby came out perfectly healthy!!! Good luck on quitting!