I was wondering if i should quit smoking cold turkey or if i should slowly quit?
2007-02-23 07:49:49 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Just go cold turkey. Your baby deserves the cleanest oxygen it can get. Not to mention, you wouldn't want to risk your baby being born with breathing issues.
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-23 07:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Quit now--cold turkey
2007-02-23 16:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by FTB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two camps on this, cold turkey which is one I support, but there is reasonable reasearch from weening yourself off, if you are going to put yourself under a lot of stress quiting. The long term side effects to your fetus, can and will last well into childhood and even adulthood, so the sooner you stop smoking to better it will be for both of you. Below are some links to help you stop smoking including information on the long term effects of smoking while pregnant.
2007-02-23 17:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to cut back, not quit cold turkey, because quitting smoking is a very stressful task. You have to stay firm with yourself though, but what better incentive is there than a healthy baby! Congratulations!!!
2007-02-23 15:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by caseofyou2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to your doctor and formulate a plan. Because quitting smoking can be highly stressful on yourself and things that are stressful on you, are stressful on your baby. If it were me, I would probably try and quit cold turkey and see how things go. But, if it's something that's turning out to be hard and stressful, get some help!
Best wishes...
2007-02-26 20:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit cold turkey...do you really want to put your child at risk? The longer you smoke, the greater chances your baby is at risk of being a low weight baby or whatever else smoking can cause.
2007-02-23 15:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by Nisha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cold Turkey. I did...it was easy because I knew it was for my baby. Your baby needs as much oxygen as possible and smoking, cuts that oxygen supply with every hit. Do yourself and YOUR BABY a favor and quit, COLD TURKEY! Come on girl-you can do it!
2007-02-23 15:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
cold turkey. the first week or so will be rough. everyone i know that has quit smoking have been more successful with this method. chewing gum is supposed to help some with those cravings
good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy.
2007-02-23 16:14:11 · answer #8 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold turkey! The sooner the better. Weaning yourself off of them might be easier, but think about your baby. Each time you smoke, your baby is smoking. When you want to light up, think about the baby and what you would be doing to it. Stay strong, you can do it!
2007-02-23 16:13:20 · answer #9 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Turkey -My wife used to smoke and gave up immediately on finding out about being pregnant. She did at that with all of morning sickness the thought of lighting up made her want to be sick again... so there was an incentive there.
The main incentive should be your babies health. The early stages of pregancy are vital to the babies development. Hence reducing the risks of fetal damage are of utmost importance.
Good luck with the pregnancy , I hope all goes well.
2007-02-23 15:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by Panther 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold turkey
2007-02-23 15:52:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋