Tips to Quit Smoking When Pregnant

"Surgeon general warning: cigarettes contain carbon monoxide." All cigarette brands. - This warning is printed on all cigarette packages. Do you want your unborn child to inhale the harmful fumes of cigarettes? The common sense answer would be no. The addictive nature of nicotine is an overpowering "drug." The well being of your unborn child should be the most important to you. Are you a smoker who wants to kick the smoking habit for good? This article is your guidance in the path of freeing yourself of the shackles of smoking. The harmful fumes are a danger to you and to your unborn child.

Before you can quit smoking, you must understand the effects of smoking on the pregnancy. The bloodstream is the only link to your child. Which in result is the only way for nutrients and oxygen to feed your baby. Nutrients and oxygen help the fetus grow into a healthy baby. As a pregnant woman, never try to quit smoking on your own. Your doctor should be notified of your smoking habits and your desire to quit.

The first step into quitting smoking when pregnant is to admit the desire to stop to protect you and your unborn child. Admitting to the addictive nature, you are one step closer in quitting. You cannot stop smoking unless you have the desire and will power to do so. You are not alone, do not be afraid to ask for help. There is always someone to lend a helping hand. And this what this article is, a lending hand to help.

Smoking isn't an easy habit to break. The cravings, and irritability are the main components of symptoms to overcome when you decide to quit. What is the second step in quitting? Quitting smoking is like any other project. You need to plan ahead and ask yourself a few questions. Such questions are how will deal with the cravings as they come, or do you really want to quit? Always set a date for any project to complete. In the case of smoking, set a date to "quit."

The best method to quit smoking is to have support. Without support it is hard to accomplish anything especially quitting smoking. There are many support groups available. But the best support is from your friends and family who love you very much and want the best for you and your child.

Never give up. Giving up doesn't help the situation at hand. The giving up train of thought is a sense of failure. The well being of your child is the best reason not to give. Always remind yourself as to why it is necessary to quit smoking. Keep those negative thoughts out of your head.

As a pregnant woman, second-hand smoke is just as harmful to you and to your unborn child. It is best to stay clear away from places that allow smoking. This will help to reduce your cravings, and protect you from the harmful chemicals that are found in cigarettes. These places will increase your cravings to smoke. Always stay clear from these places.

Are these tips still not helping? Why not call or talk to someone when the urge of smoking arises. Such activities will help keep your mind off the cravings. If these do not help, try chewing gum or sucking on a hard candy. Replace the smoking habit with a new healthy habit.

Pregnant women are not the only ones who are trying to quit. Usually the partner in the relationship wants to quit as well. These tips are not just for those women are pregnant but can help the spouse in the relationship to quit. Lean on each other for the support. The best methods to quit is to lean on each other.

After reading this article, you find yourself still wanting to smoke. Try talking to your doctor about the issue at hand. Your doctor can provide you with much more information on the subject of smoking and the harm it can do to you and to your baby. Just remember you are not alone in this journey. There are many others who wish to quit the nasty habit of smoking.

Resources:

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_155.asp

http://www.helppregnantsmokersquit.org/