I read mixed studies on the effects of the milk and such. I cureently do not smoke but after I give birth i may want to go back to being a social smoker.
2006-11-02 11:06:42 · 33 answers · asked by Tracy M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is better to smoke and breastfeed than to smoke and formula feed. There are many benefits of breastfeeding that can help make up for the disadvantages of living with a smoker. Breastfeeding has been shown to decrease the negative effects of cigarette smoke on a baby's lungs.
Heavy smoking can harm your milk supply and letdown reflex.
Try not to smoke around the baby.
Have a "smoking jacket" that you put over your regular clothes when you go smoke so that you don't carry so much of the smell back to baby.
You can be a healthier mom and a better example for your baby by choosing to quit though. Keep in mind that your little one will be more likely to become a smoker if s/he sees you smoking growing up.
2006-11-02 11:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Smoking does affect the mother's milk, but more importantly smoking around a baby increases the chance of SIDS. Most doctors advise to not smoke around babies or if you are breastfeeding. While it is wonderful that you quit smoking while being pregnant, wouldn't it be wonderful if you stayed a nonsmoker while this child is growing up to give them a better chance at living without health complications?
2006-11-02 11:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by becbec 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is NOT a good idea to smoke while breastfeeding. All of those chemicals that you breathe in will be given to your child. It's the same thing as smoking while you are pregnant. It's not something that anyone would encourage but your effects on the child are on a person to person scenario, just like anything else. I would say that if you quit smoking while you were pregnant you might as well wait the couple extra months to finish breast feeding. Best Wishes.
2006-11-02 11:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tracey:
There are hundreds of thousands of women that quit smoking while pregnant then after giving birth pick up their packs again. Nothing wrong with that. However, I do not think its a good idea to smoke during the act of breastfeeding. Smoke before or after. What is your brand?
2006-11-03 00:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by marlboro_100s_man 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why in the world would you want to go back to doing something that is defiantly going to shorten your life with your child. It is very unhealthy to smoke while pregnant or otherwise. Not only does it harm you but secondhand smoke causes cancer adhd low immune systems and many other problems. as a matter of fact some states are passing laws that parents cannot smoke in the house with or in the car with a child the penalty is pretty stiff because you are charged with endangering the life of a minor. knowingly placing a dependent minor in harms way. just for starters. PLEASE think about it you have already gone Thu everything and stopped smoking.
2006-11-02 11:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it does affect the baby and mixes with the milk. Unless you want your baby to have the nicotine in his/her lungs, then I suggest you not smoke until after he/she has gotten old enough to get away from it, because second hand is far much worse than first hand smoking.
2006-11-02 11:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by liltrojan6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it would be. Since I am not a certified doctor or anything, I cannot tell you for sure whether it is or not, but I wouldn't recommend smoking around a baby at all. It's not good for either of you! If you do decide to start smoking, go outside or something if you want to have yourself a cigarette!
2006-11-02 11:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is dangerous to smoke while breastfeeding. Not only can toxic chemicals be transferred to the baby through breast milk, but the baby would also be subjected to second-hand smoke. Children of smokers tend to have higher rates of asthma. Put down the cigarette, and enjoy breastfeeding your child. You will miss breastfeeding someday.
2006-11-02 11:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cathy O 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There has not been enough research to say for sure either way, but some chemicals do leech into breastmilk.In my own personal opinion, it is not safe. Congratulations on doing whats best for your baby by quitting. If I were you and had been able to go for 40 weeks without a cigarette, there is no way you could pay me to go back to smoking.
2006-11-02 11:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by kealey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES YES YES It is dangererous to smoke at all. It is not good for the baby and not good for the mother and not good for anyone else who has to breath the 2nd hand smoke. Do your self a big favor and quit. Signed: a 40 year smoker with cancer who quit. If I did it so can you. Its not easy. but very little worth doing is easy. Good luck
2006-11-02 11:11:06 · answer #10 · answered by ec1177 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋