smoking...?

Question

Ok I know its bda to smoek wehn preganant so im not into any rude comments about how im killing my baby or what not because im trying to quit. I jsut found out yesterday and now i dont no what to do. Im so stressed with everythign thats going on quiting isnt workign so well because im smoking more. Any suggestions on somethign other than nicotine gum or patches on what might help

Answer 1

Talk with your OB. They can give you some SAFE meds to take while quitting, you know, to help. Also... remember that even if you can't quit you can try to cut back. At least that is that much less the little one is getting. If all else fails and you just can't quit. Don't stress. That is much worse for the baby then a cigarette now and then. Good luck

Answer 2

The biggest thing about quitting smoking is th fact that it's a habit. You can go on the patch or whatever but the nicotine cravings aren't the hinderance here. You need to find a new habit to replace it with. Something healthy, like drinking water (esp. since you have a new baby on the way). When you want to reach for a smoke, tell yourself to drink a glass of water instead. Or excersise. Or eating a piece of fruit. And don't keep any smokes in the house and don't buy any. Keep telling yourself that you're a non-smoker because you are having a baby. Baby's more important than smoking. Even tell yourself throughout the day that smoking is gross and you'll never do it again. It sounds corny but it most definatly works. Those are the two steps.
Step 1: Replace the old bad habit with a good new habit.
Step 2: Tell yourself that you're a non-smoker. Essentially you're brainwashing yourself. You may not believe it at first but if you keep it up, you definatly will start to believe it.
You already have the desire to quit, and I know that you can. Because you have a good reason: Baby!

P.S. If you have someone who can be an encouragement to you and keep you accountable (and not judge you) that would be great. If not, email me and I'll be your encouragement.

Answer 3

When I found out I was pregnant I had been drinking and smoking alot! My grandma passed away with me in the room 2 days after I found out I was expecting and we were in the process of moving a couple states away that was enough stress to kill me....I didn't quit right away. My husband and I ran out of cigs one day and it just happened that we quit. If you can't quit then just cut down alot. I found out I was pregnant June 24th and quit smoking October 4th....so I smoked for a while into my pregnancy. I am now due in 2 days and still smoke free. When I wake up in the morning I am amazed at how much better I can breath and I don't have that nasty taste in my mouth! I can't even stand the smell of smoke anymore. I cut down alot at the beggining when I was sick a little and then it started aggrevating heartburn.....The best thing you can do is cut down if you cant quit. Talk to your doctor about it and get some different ideas on what you can do. I also had to keep myself away from people that smoked for about 2 months. It was hard but I am glad I did. Good Luck and I hope you find your answer to quitting.

Answer 4

Well, the first thing to do would be to find something else that can calm you down. Maybe your doctor can direct you to some classes or some form of help. I personally don't smoke and never have, don't like the stuff. But I do have family that is highly addicted to it, so I understand. Any cigarette that you can avoid is a help to your baby, take it one at a time and focus on the long term. You don't want to quit just while you are pregnant, you want to quit for your baby's sake and health! Maybe take a walk enjoy some FRESH air and like I said, take it one at a time. Every cigarette that you can put down will benefit you and your baby. Don't fret over every cigarette that you smoke, just rejoice over every one that you put down...

good luck!

Answer 5

Some Dr.s will recomend a patch of some sort. I smoked for 8 years and "quit" a week after I found out I was pregnant. I still have a few here or there. I helps keep me sane. The first week is killer. What helped me the most was setting aside my smoking $$ and spenging it on maternity clothes, baby clothes etc. Good luck.

Answer 6

My friend had this lazer "accupuncture" thing done (the points are in your ear). Worked great for her and her husband. Last time they did it she didn't smoke for 5 years, and he didn't for 7.

I can't see how a lazer in your ear would be dangerous during pregnancy, but talk to the people that do the procedure.

However if you are smoking PLEASE breastfeed. Smoking is protective against the damage caused by smoking.

http://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/smoking.html
Breastfeeding and Cigarette Smoking
By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC

Should a mother who smokes cigarettes breastfeed?
First of all, a mom who can't stop smoking should breastfeed. Breastfeeding provides many immunities that help your baby fight illness and can even help counteract some of the effects of cigarette smoke on your baby: for example, breastfeeding has been shown to decrease the negative effects of cigarette smoke on a baby's lungs. It's definitely better if breastfeeding moms not smoke, but if you can't stop or cut down, then it is better to smoke and breastfeed than to smoke and formula feed.

The more cigarettes that you smoke, the greater the health risks for you and your baby. If you can't stop smoking, or don't want to stop smoking, it's safer for your baby if you cut down on the number of cigarettes that you smoke.
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Answer 7

I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. The only method I know of is cold turkey but I don't smoke. I would suggest asking your doctor. You aren't the only one with that problem. I've heard of other people weaning themselves off. Yes it still hurts the baby but I would think 2 cigarettes a day is better than 10 cigarettes a day.

Answer 8

patches and gums are dangerous to the baby, what your gonna have to do is ween your self off them and i know that its hard quiting, even after you find out! Stress seems to be there all the more! I could not fully quit i tried hard too but that's not saying you can't. Alot of people don't know how hard it really is, and the more you put on you is what your putting on baby. so here is what i did to help cut back. When you get your pack take out half of them, give them to somebody that you know won't give them back to you for the day and then that's all you have! after that week take even more out and limit yourself, cuz if that's all you have your gonna be picky about when your gonna smoke. soon you'll be down to so few and then you'll proly no longer want one. good luck in quiting and good luck on your baby!

Answer 9

I tried to quit and it just made it worse so i smoked ultra lights and only a couple a day. Try to quit but to take the pressure off just slow down a little everyday and you have more of a chance to really quit.
i smoked only around people who smoked when i was pregnant because it was so hard to stop while being around others smoking. and my baby was very healthy
But with my second baby i didn't stop or slow down and they said she was little and they found a heart murmur at a month old
So if you cant quit at least slow down alot.
don't pressure your self because it will make you want one more.
wish you luck with your new bundle of joy.

Answer 10

i used to smoke too, then i got pregnant and knew i would have to quit. for the first couple of days i still had a few cause the whole thing didnt quite hit me right away. theres no point in stress, it doesnt do any good, not for you not for the baby. just relax and everything will work itself out. i just basically quit cold turkey and it was never hard for me, its all what you make it out to be. if you want to quit you can, if you dont want to , you will make excuses. just think of your baby, and honestly you will feel way to guilty to smoke, thats what happened to me. not that i never had a craving, but i made it through and now five years later, i still dont smoke.. good luck.