he doesn't smoke at night or on the weekend but i think it makes him cranky to go through withdrawl every night and weekend.
2006-10-18 13:12:11 · 15 answers · asked by confused mom 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am going through the same thing with my husband- I am 10 wks preggo and I quit at 8 wks. but I am trying to help my hubby quit although it may take until I give birth- It is a very good idea to try and help him quit smoking not only for the expence but for the health of your newborn. even the secondhand smoke on your husbands clothes could effect your childs health- ear infections are the biggest problem along with asthma.
2006-10-18 13:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by mrs rubberducky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right about the withdrawl.
Remind him that he is going to have to quit anyway once the baby is born so why doesn't he quit now and give the child just that much more of a chance to have a healthy start in life.
Try this site. It has lots of quick facts/stats about the consequences of second-hand smoke on the un-born and babies.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/factsheets/factsheet2.html
The burden of quitting smoking is that of evey good parent.
2006-10-18 20:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by giddhom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I don't need to stress how bad smoking is. You already know this, and your husband does too. So if he doesn't care enough about his health to quit, then he should care enough about his unborn child. Kids aren't free from the affects of second hand smoke. I am including a web site that you can read for information about the harmful affects that second-hand smoke has on children.
2006-10-18 20:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by BMW Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is already going through withdrawl every night and weekend, he may as well get it over with and quit! Real dependance on nicotine only lasts for 3 days. After this 3 day period cravings are only mental. Encourage him!
2006-10-18 20:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Taryn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, he should quit.
At least he has to agree to never smoke around you and the baby. I think smoking by people in the household is associated with higher risk of SIDS.
Take him with you on one of the appointments and have the nurse / doctor give him an earful about how important it is to quit for the baby.
2006-10-18 20:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by SS90 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can't step outside to smoke? As long as he isn't doing it around you or the baby after s/he is born, it is only a health risk for him. You sure don't need him to be cranky whenever he's home, especially if he isn't actually quitting so it's not temporary!
2006-10-18 20:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by voxxylady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it would be best if he quit so after the baby comes the baby won't be subjected to second hand smoke. That can cause problems for the baby. Glad to hear that you quit though! That's great!
2006-10-18 20:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been a smoker yourself, you know that you really have to want to quit, in order to quit. It is best for everyones health if he quits, but forcing him won't work. Stress the positives and be supportive of his choice, both good or bad.
2006-10-18 20:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by jerseymilo9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that as adults we have to consider the health of our children, and the health of our own bodies.
If you have both agreed no smoking at all, then YES he should stick to that agreement.
I commend you for thinking of your child. Its terrible to be around the smoke when you arent one yourself, and I think babies come smoking free...LOL giggles
best wishes on your baby...and cudos on the stop smoking attempts! You will be glad you did.
2006-10-18 20:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by corey_emily_siara_mikey 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you both quit smoking at the same time it will be your last kid.
2006-10-18 20:46:47 · answer #10 · answered by sweetirsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋