I am pregnant and have quit smoking today..some help please!?

Question

I initially cut down from a pack (25 cigs) a day to approx 5-7 smokes a day. I decided I was going to completely quit today and so far, so good. I have gotten through a few strong cravings and am trying to distract myself. I would like to know from people who've quit..how long will the withdrawals last? I know I must do this for my baby but I just wonder how long the misery of withdrawals will last.

Answer 1

try getting some candy. they say the first 3 days are the worst. at least you cut down first that will help u and teh baby through this time. didi you know teh baby was addicted too? you made a great decision. a lot of people dont stop. congrats.

Answer 2

It is very difficult to quit smoking despite what some people might think. I smoked from the time I was 15 - 24. I am now 48 so I have been smoke-free for quite a while. I was a smoker before I got pregnant. When we decided we wanted to start a family, I slowly starting cutting back on the amount I smoked. For me it was important to start by stopping the "routine smoking". By that I mean, I always had to have a cigarette when I first got up, or after I ate, etc. I gave those up first. I then limited myself to only so many a day. Over time, I was able to gradually quit entirely before I did get pregnant. It is better that you quit at any point in your life than not to quit at all. So good for you for at least trying -- whether you are pregnant or not. Good luck to you and your new baby!

Answer 3

A couple years ago i was a very heavy smoker at a pack a day,sometimes a little more.I fell pregnant and knew it was time to quit for me and my baby. It was very hard,i had people all around me smoke so the craving was definitely there..but i would feel my tummy and just think that my baby is being in good hands with me quitting. The first week was hard for me,after that everything went by fine...as long as u think of baby u wont want to pick up a cig and the cravings wont even be there..I am now pregnant with my thrid and havent smoked since the last time and even the smell makes me sick...U can do it,good for you!!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Ok I am not a smoker, has never been but my best friend was a smoker from age 12 and when she got pregnant at age 20 she stopped smoking in her fourth month and experienced alot of symptoms like cold sweating, nervousness, bitchyness etc. She hung on and got addicted to coca cola instead but everything was fine with the baby. She had two more children after her first (each a year apart) and has not smoked throughout the pregnancies. She is breastfeeding her last child who is 8months and said she does not know if she will start back smoking but she feels the urge to sometimes. I think even though it is very hard it isn't impossible.

Answer 6

Biochemically, it reaches a threshold every three days. Just make it three days at a time. With each three days, it will get better. The third of each may be tough, but then the next day is a lot easier. After the first three days, its all downhill. My mom smoked for most of her life and had to quit because of emphysema, she said the third day was the worst and then it wasn't that bad as long as she stayed away from others who smoked. I wish you all the best and applaud you for trying so hard to do what's best for that baby. Remember, every cigarette you don't smoke is one less your baby does, even if you slip up, all is not lost and you just keep trying. Talk with your doctor if withdrawal gets really bad, there are things he/she can do to help. Congratulations mom, and you're doing great!

Answer 7

I know exactly what you are going through. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and I quit smoking when I found out. It was hard for a couple weeks for me becasue I had to change my routine A LOT. You don't relize how much smoking was a part of your everyday life until you try to quit. What helped me was just thinking of my baby everytime I wanted one. Trust me it gets a lot easier after a couple of weeks pass by. I do still want one every now and then but the cravings are almost down to none. Good Luck and Congrats.

Answer 8

I stopped smoking the moment I found out I was pregnant. I know I'm probably a rare case, but I didn't have any trouble with cravings. The reason not to smoke was just so strong it seemed to override any cravings. And once I started with the morning sickness phase, the very smell of cigarette smoke made me nauseated. I'm thankful I didn't have cravings, but I sympathize with you. Quitting smoking is hard enough without having to cope with pregnancy at the same time.

Answer 9

Write down your reasons for quitting. Look at the list when you are tempted to smoke.

Stay away from places, activities or people that make you feel like smoking.

Ask your partner or a friend to help you quit, and call that person when you feel like smoking.

Ask your health care provider about quitting aids such as patches, gum, nasal spray and medications. Don’t start using these without your health care provider’s okay especially if you are pregnant.

Don’t get discouraged if you don’t quit completely right away. Keep trying. If you can’t quit, cut back as much as you can.
The Tobacco Research and Intervention Program (TRIP) helps women who are pregnant and who have quit smoking to remain smoke-free. For an informational booklet about staying smoke-free, call this toll free number [phone].
Ask your employer to see what services are offered or covered by insurance.

Learn about smoking cessation programs in your community. You can get more information from you health care provider, hospital or health department. The organizations listed below can also help:
National Partnership to Help Pregnant Smokers Quit
The American Legacy Foundation
smokefree.gov
You may also call the toll-free number (800) QUIT-NOW.

Answer 10

Different people have different withdrawal symptoms.

You may try a natural remedy to reduce nicotine craving and withdrawal symptoms. Natural remedies are harmless but effective this is my personal experience.

" Recently medical science has confirmed that many of the herbs used to treat addiction in traditional medicine are effective in helping to control and prevent a wide range of symptoms as well as the craving associated with withdrawal from substances like nicotine and other drugs."

For further info visit the source.

Answer 11

I am also a smoker who quit cold turkey with 3 pregnancies. It is not easy and I really don't know how I did it. I guess I just knew I had to do it for my baby and that is what got me through. Stop buying cigarettes and no smoking by others in the house. That should help. Good Luck.