I quit when i found out i was pregnant, but many of my co-workers said they wasnt even goin to try to quit. One said their doctor said not to quit because the baby would go through with draw. But if you did smoke, was your baby small like they warn??
2007-01-22 07:31:59 · 13 answers · asked by meg 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
wow i'd like to meet the only doctor in america that said not to smoke he's wacked i quit smoking when i found out i was pregnant my girlfriend did not my baby was 8pds 9oz and pink and healthy ,her baby was 5 pd 1oz slightly greyish and had to stay in the nursary for a few days due to complications (we are still friends by the way) you could tell the difference between them .during our second pregnancy i remained a non smoker we didn't plan these either it was just timing (i think it's that we all go on vacation together every year) anyway se still smoked and i told her so often to stop we almost stoped talking but the second time around her baby was not even 5 pds and not able to go home right away again my baby was 9pds 4oz and again the difference was huge i know you think a few inches and pds don't matter but in a new born they do...so don't smoke and tell your friend to get a new doctor that one must have one of thoes quickie liscences like dr.nick from the simpsons.....good luck and don't smoke while your pregnant
2007-01-22 07:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by auntie s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would stop. I have known 4 people who did not stop smoking, and 3 of them had very small babies and all 4 have children with asthma. It is in the best interest of the baby to stop, and the woman who don't are just being selfish. It is one thing to put poision in your own body, but the baby does not have a choice. I am an occasional smoker, but will not smoke anywhere near my kids or inside anywhere. I also change clothes and take a shower after I smoke to get the residue off me. I smoke about once a week, sometimes less.
2007-01-22 16:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt say..Yeah keep smoking or start again... it is awsome that you did quit. But as a mother of 2 (going on 3) I smoked with my first two. I have two healthy beautiful children. But dont start again... it will be better for you both in the long run.. take it from me i know!! Maybe I just got lucky with healthy kids?! No your baby will not go through withdrawls but even if it did do you want him/her addicted to cigeretts at birth? Just dont smoke... it will be better!! Good luck with new baby!!
2007-01-22 16:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many ill effects on the fetus, one being small birth weight, but also your child will be addicted when it is born, if you don't quit. It has a better chance or not developing allergies, asthma, and a long list of other side effects. It's better for you and your baby, do what is right, and don't listen to your friends who obviously only cared about themselves and not an innocent child.
2007-01-23 06:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit too when I found out I was pregnant, but I know a girl who smoked like a chimney and though the baby was an average size at birth, he was still wearing 3 month old clothes at 1, and this stupid bi**h thought it was cute!!! Good for you for quitting, it's the best thing for you and your baby.
2007-01-22 15:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by NCMOMMAAC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never smoked as i think its filthy, so my 3 kids were all a healthy weight. My cousin smoked through her pregnancies and had tiny babies. If you want a healthy child don't continue to smoke, as for your co workers if they are too selfish to give there children the best start to life, they shouldn't be having babies. I feel sorry for their children.
2007-01-22 15:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they only say to taper off, not just keep smoking entirely. It's not that its not good for the baby to go cold turkey, but its the feelings YOU get when you try to quit that way that may not be good for her. Unless they misunderstood their doctor, i think its just an excuse for them NOT to quit smoking when they were pregnant.
2007-01-22 16:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by zoe and skylar's mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This "going through withdrawls" thing is about the biggest load I've ever heard; and this isn't the first time I've heard it. Smoking is bad for the baby and will cause complications.
2007-01-22 15:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by chio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoking is trashy but nothing is more trashy than a pregnant woman smoking. Have some class and quit.
2007-01-22 17:40:42 · answer #9 · answered by Alison 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does affect the fetus in many many ways. Consider all the toxins and poisoins that you put through the child's bloodstream.
There is also the withdrawal that the child will suffere when it's born. What then? Will it majically stop have cravings? Tell you friend to get a second opinion please.
2007-01-22 15:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋