im trying to quit and i was wondering if any one else out there has done this while trying to quit smoking, i still carry them with me and sometimes i like to hold one in my hand, i guess as a confort to say i could have one if i wanted, anyone else ever do that?
2006-12-22 15:17:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
men dont bother answering because this question doesn't apply to you nor does it apply to non-smokers.
2006-12-22 16:01:44 · update #1
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS! IT CAN SAVE YOUR BABIES LIFE!
Smoking during pregnancy puts both mother's and baby's life at risk. Currently, about 13 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. smoke during pregnancy. If all pregnant women stopped smoking, there would be an estimated 10 percent reduction in infant deaths in this country, according to the U.S. Public Health Service. Cigarette smoke contains more than 2,500 chemicals, with nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide thought to be the most dangerous to the fetus.
The sooner a mother quits smoking, the better it will be for both her and her baby. If you currently smoke, it's not to late to do something about it. Quitting during the first trimester can greatly reduce the risk of having a baby with low birth weight — almost to that of a woman who doesn't smoke. The fewer cigarettes a woman smokes, the less likely her baby will be born with smoking-related problems.
Tell your doctor if you need help quitting. If you are a heavy smoker and have not been able to quit or cut down, you may be able to use a nicotine patch to help you quit while you are still pregnant. There are risks to using the patch during pregnancy, but the risk of heavy smoking may be greater.
Even if you don't smoke, be aware that your baby can be harmed by people smoking around you. Pregnant women regularly exposed to other people's smoke during pregnancy may also be at increased risk of many of the same fetal development problems.
Smoking During Pregnancy: Complications
Smoking has been associated with a number of pregnancy complications. One is an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo becomes implanted in a fallopian tube or other abnormal site instead of the uterus. With the rarest of exceptions, these pregnancies do not result in the birth of a baby, and must be removed surgically or with drug treatment to protect a woman's life.
Cigarette smoking also appears to double a woman's risk of developing placental complications (which occur in about 1 percent of pregnancies). These include placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta is attached too low in the uterus and covers part or all of the cervix; and placental abruption, in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery. Both can result in a delivery that jeopardizes the life of mother and baby.
Smoking during pregnancy also increases the risk of stillbirth, miscarriage, and severe vaginal bleeding.
Smoking During Pregnancy: Risks to Your Baby
Smoking during pregnancy, which can seriously slow fetal growth, nearly doubles a woman's risk of having a baby with low birth weight. In 1998, 12 percent of babies born to smokers in the U.S. were of low birth weight, compared to 7.2 percent of babies of nonsmokers.
2006-12-22 15:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I quit smoking cold turkey when I first found out I was pregnant almost 22 years ago. Just broke up my last pack of cigs, tossed them into the garbage and didn't think twice. Of course the fact that they made morning sickness even MORE unbearable helped, and after I had my daughter everytime I was in a smoke filled room I got sick so I was able to stay away from them.
2006-12-22 17:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup I did the same thing.
When I found out that I was pregnant I smoked 3 packs a day ( I worked at a Smoke shop)
The doctors said that If i quit cold turkey I would lose the baby. So to calm down the craving I would carry one in my hand... When the craving got to bad I would lite it up take one puff and put it out.
By the time I had my daughter (who by the way is perfectly healthy) I was down to 1 a day. Then I quit when in the hospital... unfortunately that only lasted a few week.(my husband didn't quit with me) But I still never smoke in the house, car or anywhere else around her.
2006-12-22 15:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by babydragonspawn 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look, if doing that is helpful in your quest to quit smoking, then don't worry about it. Whatever works for you is okay.
My hubby keeps a full pack ... he hasnt smoked in months, but it helps him not to smoke to know if he wanted to, he could in an instant. For some people, this is helpful, for others its nuts ... the imm portant thing is what works for the individual.
Congrautlations on baby, and good luck in stopping smoking!!
P.S., try not to pick the habit up again after baby is born.
2006-12-22 16:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a hard time quiting with my first pregnancy, dont carry them with you, and dont stop to but more. Limit yourself to 2 a day, you will prob. smoke 2 early in the day & have withdrawl later, I did this for about a week and was so tired of craving one all night, that I just quit it was not worth it! It worked for me. DO NOT try patches gum etc as they put way to much nicotine into blood system at one time & can harm baby more than the actual cigarette
2006-12-22 15:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst it is not good to smoke when pregnant due to the many listed problems... I would like to say that my sister-in-law gave birth to my twin nephews and smoked during the pregnancy and they are absolutely perfect.... just sharing my opinion is all. Good luck with the expected bubba
2006-12-22 15:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by Ehlana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had to quit because it made me sick, sick, sick. Other friends didn't b/c it helped them not feel sick, as long as you make a conscious effort to cut back for the sake of your child I don't see a HUGE problem. Yes there are risks of birth defects but some doctors say that the stress of quitting when pregnant can cause just as much harm. Cut back you and your baby will be fine.
2006-12-22 17:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Val C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish you luck in quitting. Smoking during pregnancy carries all sorts of risks for the baby, so it's best to quit as soon as possible for your child's sake.
2006-12-22 15:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
o geeez...this is a tough one...well...if its the nicotine thats getting you...i guess you can try the cutting down way..where you have a certain # per day and gradually decrease the amount...cutting down is good too ya know ;0) (and hard) is its the habit, get a pack of those cig that are filled with cotton..they sell em almost anywhere...i wish you luck and give you props for trying!! merry christmas!!
2006-12-23 18:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by thatgirluknow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, just stop buying them. I know how hard it is to quit, but, if you don't have them, you can't smoke them.
2006-12-22 15:26:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋