Smoking
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Smoking
Asked by D.B. from New York
on September 29, 2006
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I kind of have a problem with my mother in law who smokes. She does not smoke in the house, but her clothes STInK of smoke all the time. I am due in about a month an...
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- Hi D., When I read what you wrote it reminded me of myself when I was pregnant. My mother and my mother in law smoke and I hate it. I did not want them to hold the ba...
- What does your husband have to say about this? does he smoke? Is he in agreement with you? I understand completely how you feel. I grew up in a stinky smoke filled hou...
- I went through the same thing. Only with my husband and my own mother. They both smoke. I quit the day I found out I was pregnant and never looked back. 2nd best t...
Smoking and Pregnancy
Asked by L.G. from New Orleans
on September 17, 2007
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I'm seeking advice for a friend of mine who is about 1 month pregnant. Is it safer to just quit smoking or to just cut back. Will just quiting put too much stress on t...
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- my aim was to quit cold turkey, though it didn't always quite go that way. the first time i quit easily cos it made me naeusous. she needs to start off by quitting buy...
- just quit. i smoked for ten years before my pregnancy and went cold turkey as soon as i found out i was pregnant. if she tries to say she can't it's just excuses.
- She definatly needs to quit for both her sake and the baby's. I am saying this as a former smoker so hear me out . . . I suggest that she quits a quickly as possible, ...
Smoking Advice
Asked by L.C. from Jacksonville
on December 30, 2007
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Hi I am now pregnant with my second child....at five months I am still unable to kick the smoking habit....I smoked till about 4 months with my son and on and off the...
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- L., I am a professional in the maternity field. They have implicated that nicotine is the leading cause of learning disabilities. It also raises the risk of SIDS ...
- Hi L., My name is S. Hein. I am a certified Family Herbalist in Wilmington, NC! There are a few products you can try that will be safe while your pregnant. Lobelia...
- Wow. I am in the exact same situation. I quit as soon as I found out I was preggers with my first, smoked off and on (one here and there, nothing regular) with my se...
Stop Smoking
Asked by Y.G. from Chicago
on July 31, 2006
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Hi. I am a smoker, and it's actually a very bad habbit that I have and I have been trying to get rid of, but I am having a really hard time. I have a six year old son...
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- You must stop smoking!!!!!!!!! My dad smoked for 40 years all through my childhood and then he just decided to stop cold turkey and he hasn't smoked since and he was ...
- I tried to quit smoking for a long time. When my husband popped the question my ring was in a box on nicorette. That was 5 years ago. I know it's hard to quit. You...
- Hi Y., I have heard the lazer treatment works. My husband is seriously thinking about going there. I talked to the Dr and he seems very nice. http://www.acculase...
Smoking While Pregnant
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2007
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My sister is a smoker and has been trying to get pregnant. She announced at Thanksgiving that she is expecting in August. She however is continuing to smoke and does...
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- I went to a conference and there was a lady there that was talking about a study they did with pregnant women that smoked and it included putting little cameras in the...
- I agree with you, if you don't have to put your baby at risk - why do it?! A long time ago in high school I remember seeing a video of a baby in the womb while the mo...
- As someone who somked while pregnant I have to say that all the nagging and negitave remarks from family will NOT HELP !!!! She knows that it's bad and she knows the ...
Smoking and Breastfeeding
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 15, 2008
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I know it's terrible, but I never quit smoking during my pregnancy. I need to decide if I'm going to breastfeed. I assume that it's not a good idea since I know I'm ...
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- WOW, Mary I agree. I cant believe the crap other moms give to moms, geez. K., I never bf so I cant do much for your original q, BUT I have known babies that died of S...
- K.: it is still better for you and the baby for you to breastfeed than not. P., RLC, IBCLC, CST Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding and Par...
- K., I am sorry you are getting so much crap for your question. You should be commended for your honesty! I should have put my response up here instead of in a mes...
Help to Stop Smoking
Asked by J.D. from Detroit
on March 8, 2009
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I really really need some advice on how to quit smoking. I have 2 kids and quit both times I was pregnant and waited to start up until after breast- feeding. So I know...
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- J.; You are on your way!! Sounds to me like you have all the right stuff going on in your head, now you just have to feel it in your heart. After smoking for over 35...
- First of all YOU HAVE TO NOT WANT TO SMOKE! If mentally you are NOt ready it will never happen no matter what you try. Once you have figured that out you can try Z...
- Oh I just saw your response...so I'm adding this part to my original response...the trick to Chantix is (it made me sick too) cut the pills in half. Take one half at a...
Husband "Secretly" Smoking
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on October 30, 2008
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Okay Moms, please give some good advice. I don't know what to do. My husband and I have been married 10 years and have been together since high school. We have a ver...
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- I had the same problem with my husband this year. he didn't lie to me about doing it (how could he deny it?). He did however lie about buying them and how much he was ...
- Hi Mommy DS, I feel your pain. When I saw the post, I had to respond. Only my husband "secretly" chews tobacco. I knew he "chewed" when we first met (13 years ago) ...
- I would put it that way, say I do not want to kiss an ashtray. So unless he stops then that is what it comes to. However, be open about it and understanding. Try to se...
Help Quit Smoking
Asked by C.H. from Houston
on September 7, 2009
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My daughter is looking for a product that will help her quit smoking. Does anyone have experience with a "quit smoking aid" that really works?
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- My husband who is 56 started smoking when he was 16. He tried going cold turkey, accupuncture, the patch, gum. None of those worked. He finally tried the Commit lozeng...
- My hat is off to her for her to do this.. it is hard, my husband has been trying for years now he has too..I wish and pray for her to find the best thing for her.. ou...
- Hi ,, THe new drud that is really helping many people is CHANTEX you will need to see a DR. to get it but it does work good luck L.
