hi is smoking methlo fags better than normal fags while beening pregnant as im 9 weeks on thursday can any1 advise me i know i have to stop but i have cut down from 20 a day to 10 a day thanks from gina
2006-12-06 07:06:41 · 32 answers · asked by gina m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Quit all together! menthol cigarettes are even more dangerous because as they contain more chemicals, on top of tobaco, nicotine and tar! Just quit, and stop being selfish!
2006-12-06 07:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by MM 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Menthol is worse. Try going as light as you can, definatly filtered, and using the patch or gum as long as your OB says ok. It is great that you cut it in half, but you need to consider cold turkey quitting. If you just can't then have your 10 but don't smoke the whole thing. Just take a few puffs to take the edge off and then put it out (don't save it for later that doesn't help). Then continue trying to cut back. Carry gum, hard candy and stirring straws to have in your mouth and hand. Good luck you can do it.
PS Don't start back up once the baby comes 2nd hand smoke is terrible for infants and children. Once you quit keep at it!!
2006-12-06 07:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by micheletmoore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any ciggys are bad for both you and the baby! Its good that you ask though as it means you want to do the best by the baby but obviously are going about it the wrong way! see your GP they will give you all the help you need! cutting down doesnt even help either as you end up taking bigger drags on ur ciggy when u smoke, as u are smoking less often, so its either carry on smoking and risk your babys health or quit smoking and start feeling alot better!! good luck in whatever you do!
2006-12-06 07:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there not better. They just taste like they might be better for you.
I was smoking not only fags but cannabis when I became pregnant and I just knew that I had to quit to help my baby and that was what motivated me to do it. I just quit cold turkey. I had tried many times before but never succeeded.
You need to think which is more important, you enjoying smoking or the health of your baby. And if you really want to you can always start again when they are born so you don't have to think to yourself that its forever, just a break. I never found that I wanted to start again though.
Good luck to you and whatever happens I hope you have a happy healthy baby.
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2006-12-07 08:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smoked when I was pregnant, it took so much will power to stop but I did in the end.
You're doing well if you've cut down from 20 to 10. Just try and cut down even further. Unfortunately menthol cigarettes aren't any better for you than normal cigarettes.
2006-12-06 09:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
smoking while pregnant is very bad for you so why not but the menthol in low tar that way you will stop in no time as i just stopped and they worked for me allot i have been stopped now for six months and feel great for doing it so give it a try. plus you can get some little plastic thing from a chemist that go on the end of cigs and that shows you how much nicotine your getting into your body from just one cig.
2006-12-06 07:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by jessie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Menthol fags will make no difference they are just as bad for you. Best bet see your doctor they may be able to help.
good luck, I am trying to kick a 20 a day habit.
2006-12-06 07:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by paul m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gina, smoking ANY fags while pregnant is a bad idea, menthol or not, I do not recommend smoking at all. if all else fails, try chewing gum.
2006-12-06 07:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by Blue Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnant mothers should not be smoking. You cannot just cut down, Gina, you must quit if you truly care for the welfare of your unborn child. And no drinking alcohol either.
2006-12-06 07:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well the cutting down is better then not!! If you can just try to cut down a little more......... I have known people that just can't stop smoking... Talk to your Doctor they might be able to help. I don't think it really makes a dif if it's menthol or not
2006-12-06 07:18:13 · answer #11 · answered by shells&kk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋