2006-10-11 10:40:58 · 22 answers · asked by littlephreak18 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Actually, contrary to popular belief it may not be healthy to completely quit smoking during pregnancy if you are a heavy smoker.
Your doctor may suggest you cut down drastically, but quitting altogether may actually a cause more serious complications with the pregnancy and your baby then having a couple of cigarettes. I personally quit, but I know some women who had to cut down rather then quit due to stress and advise from their doctor.
I know everyones first thought is QUIT!! Its terrible for the baby. While that is true, there are other things to consider. If you are a heavy smoker you need to discuss this with your doctor.
My mother, quit while pregnant with me, started up again when I was 5. When she became pregnant with my brother (8 years later) she was a heavy smoker and her doctor advised her to cut back to maximum 5 a day but advised AGAINST qutting entirely as it would/could cause her to havepregnancy induced hypertension, stress etc
Be aware that while pregnant smoking does increase your chance of miscarriage, birth defects and low birth weight baby
Please speak to your doctor about this.
2006-10-11 11:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by twinsin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 05:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Johnna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not bad at all. I quit right before I found out I was pregnant (I was already pregnant, I just didn't know it yet). Quitting is one of the best things you can do for the health of yourself and your unborn baby. I was a smoker for over 8 years but was able to quit over a period of less than a week, cold turkey. If I can do it, anyone can!
2006-10-11 10:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by sks42683 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's the best thing you could do. I smoked for 10 years and the second I got the positive I quite. Haven't smoked since.
2006-10-11 10:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its never going to be good for ur baby!!!!! if u need a nice healthy baby with out complications better quit smoking, i have seen a hell lot of new Born's with terrible problems, u cant even bear to see the doctor piercing an injection to the new borns they are soo delicate, but my baby went under a surgery, spent a lot of money but could not save him............. the reason im telling u this is because i wont atleast others not to fall into this misserable situations, soo pls quit as soon as possible don't kill ur own child being a mom........... take care.
2006-10-11 10:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by carl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is better for you and the baby. Quit smoking as soon as possible, talk to your doctor about safe ways to do it while pregnant.
2006-10-11 10:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad to quit smoking if you are pregnant but quite the oppisite. If you are worried about the discomfort of withdrawl from cigs you should know that it is temporary but the gift of clean pure air to your child is worth it.
2006-10-11 10:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by hypnodaddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be? Any time is a good time to quit smoking.
2006-10-11 10:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by Jethro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very bad to smoke if you are pregnant
so just stop.
2006-10-11 10:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by diamond 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it is the best thing u can do for your baby .your baby could have been born preachier .Many things could have went wrong . So no it is not bad to quit smoking when your pregnant.
2006-10-11 10:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by christine s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋