If you were a SMOKER berfor PLEASE HELP!?!?

[hollydolly85]

Any one else having this problem? I know this sounds terrible but please hear me out before you shut me down. Prior to finding out that I was pregnant I smoked like a pack of cigs a day. With my first child I couldn't smoke because the cig would make me throw up. However, this time around it's completly different. I have like 2 cigs a day and I feel terrible. I get extremly bad panic attacks and due to the pregnancy can't take my meds so cigs are the only things that keep me sain. I'm really trying. Any advice ladies?

[diggerchick]

Cutting down is a great start! Before i found out i was pregnant i smoked a pack or more a day, now i smoke under 8 a day. My dr said dont quit cold turkey it can cause too much stress..good job on cutting down! I feel aweful smoking too but unfortunitly its so hard!! Hang in there..

[babyboom2210]

I cut down to one cig a day and then quit totally. Being so sick all the time really helped. My Dr. said that patches and gums are better than smoking so you might want to ask you Dr. about that.

Hang in there I know it's hard!!!

[waitn838]

6 years ago when i was preg witih son i had a hard time quitting...my doctor suggested chewing gum or sucking on a lollipop every time i wanted a cigarette...i agree with the ladies when they say to talk to you doc

i ended up training my brain that every cig tasted nasty and learned quickly that it was mind over matter and i was able to quit....cutting back is the first step...best of luck

[alaysha]

I would call your doctor tomorrow. If you keep smoking it can cause all kinds of problems including: low birth weight, cleft lips, ect.

[nickieb85]

I would definitely say that you need discuss this with your doctor also. There are alternative methods to help you quit smoking and things that will be much healthier for you and your baby.

[Ready_4_Baby_2]

I would say talk with your doctor for advice on quitting smoking. From what I read there are many risk to the baby if you continue to smoke. Good Luck!