still smoking

[Busybrit]

Me an my bff are due on the same day an we only have 4weeks to go. But i been trying to help her stop smoking because i know its not good for her are the baby but she say its not gone hurt the baby. I need help with info to help her stop smoking. I told her it can short the baby growth but we bith are only 25 an this will be both of oUr first child. So i really want the best for her babys health. Someone please help me

[Cass_plus_one]

Unless you're willing to destroy your friendship I would say leave your friend loaned the choices hers and hers alone and no matter what you do you cannot change her if you try you will only push her away from you and you will not be best friends anymore. I agree she shouldn't be smoking but you cannot make her quit so be a friend and just take her as she is

[nelson9babies]

One of my really good friends smoked throughout her pregnancy and her son was just fine. He doesn't have any issues and he's about 7 months. Just pray for her, and I'll keep you both in mine

[Busybrit]

Thanks everyone i will just leave it alone...

[sweetvegetable]

Only she can decide to quit, and pressuring her will only drive a wedge between you. It's too bad she's smoking, but like others have said, if she only has four weeks left, the possible damage has already been done. Not to mention quitting smoking right now could create a worse problem, if it caused her body enough stress. Be supportive, but leave her life decisions to her.

[Mrs_Maxwell25]

Sometimes it's not about being selfish and not wanting to quit for the baby! It's hard to quit smoking it's like a drug you get addicted to it. I myself smoke not proud of it but some people like me don't have the will power to do it.

[alicesaidwhat]

Unfortunately if she only has 4 weeks left, the damage has probably been done to the baby. Hopefully she's one of those lucky ones who will have no complications! It took me the 1st and begining of my 2nd trimester for me to actually quit. I know you've tried being there for her and her baby, but when it comes to smoking..if the smoker doesn't want to quit, they won't.

Just make sure YOU stay away from that 2nd hand smoke! And don't let your baby near that crap, it increases the chances of sids!
Good luck to you both! I hope she has a healthy baby :)

[TaninsMommy]

If she stops now she can put the baby into shock and that is worse than smoking. Its only four more weeks and just send up vibes that the baby will be okay. I'm sure her Dr has told her about the effects of smoking. I would just drop the subject with her, in the end it's her choice.

[Boodaboo]

She sounds very selfish . Best thing U can do is warned her and just let it go. Keep yourself healthy and focus on your pregnancy

[Sass508]

The baby is not getting adequate oxygen and she's causing poisonous chemicals to flow into baby's bloodstream. But.. she probably knows, and probably won't stop sadly

[mandajayne0333]

Honestly its her body, and im pretty sure she feels guilty enough as she knows it's bad. With 4 weeks to go i think your chances of convincing her are pretty much naught. But good luck anyway. :)

[Eevee_moon]

Only four weeks left. If she didn't stop before I doubt she will now.  

[m_r_p]

I doubt you'll be able to convince her that it's not healthy. There is a lot of information out there and my guess is she already knows most of it. I feel bad that her baby is being subjected to that.