but this is not always possible, especially if your pregnancy was unplanned. We all want to do what is best for our chil- dren, but attempting to stop smoking cold turkey while you are pregnant can actually be very traumatic for your baby. Stopping is very hard, and to suddenly quit one day will cause you some extreme stress. pregnant. If you smoke while you are pregnant, your baby has in increased chance of having low birth weight, develop- ing asthma, leukemia, as well as being intellectually delayed. Smoking while pregnant also adds to your risk of premature labor, and it is thought to put babies at an increase risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). this is much easier said than done. For one thing, you will not be able to use some of the aids available for those who want you will have ahead of you will not be easy, and you will need lots of help. also dangerous for the baby. Talk to your doctor and tell him what it is you want to do. Ask if there are any stop smoking products that you may use during pregnancy that will be safe for your baby. Your health care provider will likely have a plan that will help you stop smoking without putting your child under too much stress. know what you are trying to do. Tell them how important this is to you and that you will need all their help to do it. The more moral support you have, the better your chances are of succeeding. Your friends and family must understand that bugging you about it is not what you need. of yourself, or let others make you feel bad. The important thing is that you succeed and that you understand that it will not be easy. It may not happen right away, but if you keep try- ing it will happen. |