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Can taking 3 hits off a cigarette harm my baby?
Okay ladies after not smoking since I was 6weeks pregnant I caved in and took 3 puffs off a cigarette today.... Can just taking 3 puffs seriously harm my baby? Or cause early labor? I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I feel so bad after doing that I don't want to do it again I don't want any negative feedback...
That one time didn't hurt your baby so don't worry as long as u don't smoke anymore :)
Its been hard on me because Is was such a heavy smoker I weaned myself off of them and for awhile they made me nauseous... Then for the past month or so I've been craving one so bad, I just want my child to be healthy and I felt really bad afterwards I don't plan on picking another one up until after my son is born.
You are awesome for even quitting !!3 puffs will not harm bby you should be so proud of yourself Seriously quitting is so effn hard kudos to you mama!!
Listen I'm from the older group and although I did quit smoking for this baby I have 2 others and smoked for both... My first child was 8lbs5ounces... Second was 6lbs12ounces.... I was going to quit smoking with my second baby but I was a heavy smoker my Dr advised me not to... Baby could withdrawal and that would cause more harm then anything.... You taking a couple puffs on a cigg today DID NOT harm your child in any way.... Congrats on quitting falling off the wagon a couple times is fine.... Be proud you didn't go out and buy a pack of smokes
3 hits isn't going to harm your child or put you into labor! Don't be so hard on yourself! You should feel extremely proud of yourself for going that long period of time with NO cigs....
Also yes, nicotine can cause early labor, low birth weight, respiratory problems, etc.
Any amount of nicotine in your body while pregnant or breastfeeding isnt good. However, thats better than what some women do. Dont beat yourself up over it. . But if you can help it, dont do it again.
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