smoking and breastfeeding

[bekkyann]

I was a smoker before I was pregnant and I'm just wondering if I were to start again while feeding will that harm/effect my son? I probably won't but I'm just curious?

[bekkyann]

Thanks everyone
I probably won't start back up as it was so damn hard to stop but its just good to know. I'm fair clueless as I'm.a.ftm. ha

[Tas218]

I know a lot of people who breastfed and smoked.  It's not good, but if you are going to do it you have to do it after you feed not before.  Thats what I plan on doing.

[Hannah_sweg]

Yes. And smoking around your baby in general is bad. Having it on your skin and breath is bad and sets him up to do it when he's older.
You made it this lomg without smoking. Don't go back there, ypu don't wanna do that for the rest of your life do you?

[Iloveaidanjamis]

My doctor told me if you were to start back up again after the baby is born, to breast feed instead of formula feed. But, if you were to smoke again then don't do it right before you feed. Do it right after you are done feeding your baby & then wait to have another one until after your next feed. And smoke outside, not in the house or your vehicle. Its really up to you but this is your best bet if you pick up the habit after the baby arrives.

[jessijlb1229]

Yes it will. They even say the 2nd hand smoke that clings to your clothes can harm them when they are held constantly by a smoker. You've already done the hard part by quiting. If you wanted to start back up try using an ecig.  My husband is using it to help quit before our baby gets here.

[gingery_person]

Yes it will. Atleast wait until you are done breastfeeding.