I quit cold turkey. I have seen the things that happen to babies whose mothers’ smoke. The second I saw the postive test, I set the pack down forever. I think it’s actually on the contrary, quitting easier than people think. All I needed to think about everytime I wanted to light one up is that I am depriving my CHILD OF OXYGEN AND HE/SHE CAN’T BREATH.
Some of these risk factors include:
You are more likely to have a miscarriage.
Your baby is more likely to die before birth.
Smoking can cause placenta previa (Dangerous situation where the placenta covers the cervix.)
It can cause a placental abruption (Where the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus denying all oxygen to your baby.)
It increases your risk of a preterm birth.
Here’s a better picture:
Funny how a woman can get arrested for child abuse when babies are outside the womb, but not inside?
I know you don’t know me. I don’t know you, I just know you should make the decision for your child to stop smoking. Given your preference, didn’t you chose to become pregnant before hand? Why didn’t you quit before you got pregnant? This is a subject I clearly feel very strongly about and I have no reservations about telling people what I think. This is devestating. You will NEVER FORGIVE YOURSELF, when your “not being able” to quit smoking compromises your baby’s health.
