You Will Quit

Cease Smoking Because You Are Pregnant

You know that it is time to stop smoking-you are pregnant with your first child and all of the medical reports stress how important it is for the mother to take care of her body. In the past, it was thought that the developing child was immune to what the mother did, but we now know that is not true. Everything you do to your body is also being done to your unborn child's body. Do you really want to take a chance with someone so special that is growing inside you?

How can cease smoking when you have been doing it since you were 13 and sneaking cigarettes from your parents? The habit is strong and you are just not sure how you can do this but you know that you must cease smoking immediately. You do not want your baby to be exposed to the nicotine and other chemicals that will pass through the placenta into their little body.

The best place to start if you are pregnant and want to cease smoking is to talk to your doctor. He will be on your side and will do everything in his power to help you stop smoking. He knows that the long term effects on your body and that of the baby's will greatly improve if you cease smoking. You might be able to use one of the many different cessation products available on the market today with the supervision of your physician. He knows that while getting nicotine from a patch is not good for your body, it is still much better than for you to continue smoking for the duration of your pregnancy and after the child is born.

If you are planning to cease smoking, you need to know that your body will be going through many different changes. The first is that you will experience withdrawal symptoms that might include a powerful desire for a cigarette. You may also experience severe mood swings and your hormone levels might fluctuate-add into this equation the fact that you are pregnant and you may be on a roller coaster ride for a few weeks.

Everyone who knows and loves you will want you to cease smoking not only for your own health but for that of your child. Create a support system with your family and friends. Tell them you are trying to cease smoking but that you will probably need their help, support and understanding. Outline to them what some of your responses might be and ask them to be patient if you should become stressed out-you will be amazed at how many people will stand by you and want to help. All you have to do is ask.