Ok, I found out on Monday that I have a baby on the way, and I am a heavy smoker.. I know its bad. But as soon as I found out I put the cigs away. I have done good all week, up until this point. I am dying for one. Anybody out there have any tips for me? I quit cold turkey, and chewing gum and hard candy are not helping. Anything else? Thank you for your help.
2007-03-01 09:10:10 · 7 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Good for you on quiting, I had to do the same thing. The best thing for me was either taking a bath or going for a walk. Call it distraction therapy. If that doesn't help seek medical help there are plenty of smoking cessation classes available and many of they are free if you go through government programs. Also if you find a non-smoker friend to help encourage you that might help.
2007-03-01 09:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in a tobacco education group in high school and read a lot of literature on this. Figure out why you smoked in the first place. If you commonly did it in certain situations or social settings or around certain people, try to avoid those situations or settings if possible and stay away from those people altogether or just when they smoke. If you smoke mostly to "chill out" or relax or ease stress, then finding another hobby(anything will work) to cool your nerves, if you feel the urge to smoke, work on that hobby. If you just liked having something to hold in your hand or do when you're bored (my boyfriend fell into this category before he quit) then holding another object, such as a pen or pencil in your hand may help. If you used cigarettes to supress your appetite, normally it would be appropriate to start some sort of work-out routine but since you are pregnant, make sure you OK it with your doctor for. I've never quit smoking myself, so I know I have no personal experience but remember that you only have physical withdrawal symptoms for 24-48 hrs. and after that, it's all psychological. I think it's very honorable that you quit smoking for the health of your child, a lot of people do not. Good luck, and congratulations on the pregnancy!
2007-03-01 17:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by justpeachee22 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never having been a smoker, I don't really have any sound advice, but I wanted to tell you that I really admire you. Quitting a habit cold turkey is super hard. And you're doing it for an unselfish reason. Kudos to you!
2007-03-01 17:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by yowhatdoyouwant 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're a heavy smoker, it's much better for you and the baby if you taper down rather than to stop cold turkey.
2007-03-01 17:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok, a bit extreme, but here goes! a friend of mine fell pregnant, who is also a heavy smoker, and didn't stop whilst pregnant.
Her baby was found to have on one of her scans that it had its bladder growing out of its body. It turns out that she needs to have a ceaserian, as a natural birth could kill the baby. She had to have it 1 month before due date. The baby was born with all its inside outside. The baby has to stay in hospital for three months. This could have been prevented if she'd stopped smoking.
How about mints, i tried those and its working!
2007-03-01 17:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by chloe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try hypnosis. Look in the phone book. This can help you deal with the cravings, and it can't harm the baby.
2007-03-01 17:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
think about the effects it could have on your unborn baby. I quit smoking both times I was pregnant and I know it can be hard but you can do it.
2007-03-01 17:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by angeleyes042985 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋