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I am 22 weeks pregnant. Prior to pregnancy, I smoked about 20 cigarettes a day, since I found out I was pregnant I smoke about 10 cigarretes a day. Yes, I receive prenatal care and take prenatal vitamins. My doctor is aware of the smoking and has me on a plan to decrease gradually. When I quit “cold” turkey, my BP went high and anxiety levels went up, so we are on a plan to decrease cigs. My baby appears healthy in the womb and there are no concerns that the dr has. Has anyone ever experienced this and could not quit?? I LOVE my son and only want the best for him and that is why we are decreasing slowly.
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Decreasing slowly is definitely the right thing to do if you are pregnant. i am sure your doctor explained the reasons behind that already. You can do it!
My mom had the same problem. Cigs are something that your body gets so used top having that it freaks out when you quit giving them to it. It is like air. You quit breathing, your body freaks out trying to get the air, or in your case the cigarettes, it needs. It would be better if you stopped now. But the stress that that cause on your body will stress out the baby so it would be best if you quit slowly instead of potentially harming the baby. Congrats on the pregnancy. Wish you well.
YES I WAS @ THAT POINT WHEN I WAS PREGNAT WITH MY 5 MO OLD TRY JUST 3 A DAY
If your doctor is aware of it then you should be fine. Of course smoking is not at all good for the baby but you obviously know that. I think cutting down like you are is much better than quitting cold turkey and have your BP go through the roof. Think about it this way most people years ago…okay many many years ago smoked while pregnant before the doctors, etc discovered it was bad for the baby. I know my mother did when she was pregnant with us in the 70′s! We are all walking and alive and healthy!Lol Good luck quitting…you really should keep up with it for your baby!
i quit right when i found out i was pregnant but i wasnt a heavy smoker. It sounds like you are on a good track to do the right thing for your son!
Good Luck and Congrats on the baby boy!
I wish you all the best – I’m sure it’s hard but you seem to have the right attitude.
I know some people don’t believe it, but it is true you are not suppose to stop cold turkey,and gradually is the way to go. They say if you smoke you may have a small baby, preterm labour, or respiratory problems which I’m sure the doctor has explained to you. Your under a doctor’s care, taking the vitamins and cutting down on the smokes. If anything was wrong your doctor will let you know. My mom smoked in the 70′s with my sister and my sister was 8Lb 15oz and my mom smoked with my brother (1989)and he was 9Lb. I’m not sure if she smoked with me or not I was born in 1973 and weighed 8lb.and 3oz. I’m don’t believe she smoked very much. I’m not saying smoking is the right thing to do, but I have heard its really hard to quit. Its also important not to smoke around the baby when he is born.
Good Luck
I am 23 weeks and 4 days pregnant.
Please don’t judge yourself and don’t let anyone else do the same. I can tell you love your baby and are doing the best you can.
I took medication for depression and when I found out I was pregnant I stopped cold turkey and lasted 15 weeks till I got really down and it wasn’t good for me or my baby. I went to the dr and went on the safest meds I could on half a basic dose.
Its the best I can do…I love my daughter and if there was another way I would take it but thats life for ya….
You are doing your best and that’s all that anyone can ask for.
Congrats on your beautiful son and I wish you the best!
I think you are on the right track.When u are feeling like you need a cig stop and think about your baby take ten deep breaths.Dont tell your self that you cant do this.Think of all the harm that one cig will do to your baby.Find a hobby that get yor mind clear there has to be something else that might calm you done or get you mind away from the tention.just hold the thought of the babys health in mind.I did everything possiable right when i was prego,and my son was diginosed at 2 weeks old with a bone eating disorder.They said that he will not make it passed13.My husband was a smoker until this happened.There was a bit af a rough time for him but nothing ment more then our son.Now i am not saying that that might happen but it is so depressing that we see our son growing up but not only that it feels like time is running out it would be better to have death unexpected.Our son is bearly 6 yr old It feels ugly to know that we have to say good by in 7 yrs.just always keep the best intrest for your baby health because to see your own suffer is the worst sight in the world.!!!!