Just found out I was pregnant

[Rdr21]

So I just found out I was pregnant and my bf is telling me I have to quit smoking right away what does smoking do to a baby in the first trimester?

[amberandbradjones]

Give her a break. It is easy for a nonsmoker to tell you to quit smoking. A smoker knows its hard. My dr told me that i needed to quit and if i couldnt do it cold turkey (which she didnt recommend because it increases the chance of a relapse) to cut back as much as possible until you can quit completely. Research shows a correlation of miscarriage and birth defects/problems but all that means is that the two events occured at a high rate. Does NOT say it definately causes miscarriages. Most miscarriages are due to a problem with the division of chromosomes.  I think it was like 90%  most causes are not known.Most people dont understand statistics and do not know how to read or understand research. Try using patches and cut back as much as you can if you cant stop.

[nikki2667]

do what you want I smoked with first baby 10.ib 2oz so its up too you other people cannt make it for ya hope everything works out 4 ya chick good luck

[mommyofangel2706]

I would agree with kinsmom. I don't believe that smoking while pregnant is what's best for your baby. We have to remember to not be selfish, we are sharing our body with another human life and its not fair to that baby if you are smoking. He or she doesn't have a choice. This baby is depending on you to take the best possible care of him or her. I would definitely quit. Do what's best for your child

[tracey617]

That's absolutely disgusting that someone just told you smoking 10 to 15 cigarettes a day is okay for a baby. Its def not, and it is proven that it causes low birth weight, and miscarriages in the first trimester.

[Flwrsnyurhair]

Have u considered using a vapor e cig to help you quit?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you that smoking during the first trimester increases your risk of miscarriage.  Later in pregnancy smoking increases your risk of pregnancy complications, especially abruption of the placenta and small for gestational age baby.  Your baby will be born addicted to nicotine and will go through withdrawl, if you continue to smoke.
The first trimester of pregnancy is one of the absolute best times to quit smoking.  Often cigarettes are almost intolerable anyway, not to mention that you have an additional and very important little reason to quit.
Listen to your BF this time!
ALSO--nicotine patches or gum are better than cigarettes if you can't get quit altogether.
Good luck!
Dr B

[joelene768]

Hi there and congrats on your pregnancy! Just read all these comments and have to say you can always pick out the ones who have never smoked. They dont and wont understand. The nasty comments.....well you will always get those, so dont let them bug you. I smoked through my first pregnancy. My son was born healthy at a whopping 9lbs 4ozs. He is healthy as can be at 3 yrs old. Now. Talk to your doctor. That is the best person who can give you the best advice. My doctor told me to cut down but quitting could do more harm then good seeing as I had been a heavy smoker for 10+ years. It will probably make you sick, lord knows it did make me sick. You do what you need to do whether that is to quit or not. These people are not doctors so they dont know the facts. You will always run into nah sayers on a sensitive subject such as this, dont let it get to you. Good luck to you and your pregnancy. Im sure you will feel better after you talk to your doctor. Btw im on my second pregnancy..... I still smoke some but im cutting down, it just makes me sick and thats whats right for me and nobody will tell me different.

[shanarly21]

I'm 21 weeks pregnant ive been smoking since day one and my baby is 14 oz, which is bigger than he should be at this age, so it ddeoends in the persons pregnancy everyone is different. but it  healthier for tour baby if yoy quit. im planning in quitting at 24 weeks.

[mommymommom]

Yes, its also ok to smoke meth, snort coke, and drink alcohol. Odds are just odds right?..... Smh

[dande2169]

I worked with someone that smoked cigarettes her entire pregnancy. Her baby was born underweight and has severe issues with his lungs.

My BIL's daughter smoked her entire pregnancy. Her baby was born underweight and has clubbed feet.

I used be a smoker until I was 3 weeks pregnant with my 1st child. My Doc told me that smoking increases the risk of miscarriage (which I'm already high risk of) amongst MANY long term health issues with the baby later in life. I haven't had a cigarette since the day I found out I was pregnant with my 1st.

[soapyfrog]

I'm shocked at someone saying that it's ok to smoke 10 cigs a day when pregnant, its not at all. I was a smoker and still really miss it at 30 weeks,  but have completely stopped just by thinking that every cig I put out half way through was a good thing I was doing for my baby and every extra hour without one was a great thing.  Like I said smoking is not safe for your baby but beating yourself up every time you have a cig just adds stress and guilt to the mix.  One step at a time and you could be a none smoking mum with pride in what you've achieved by your own choice not because someone told you you had to.

[cassidysmith95]

Smoking while your pregnant is incredibly selfish. You are now responsible for another life. I was smoking almost two packs a day when I found out and quit  immediately. Its hard but you're love for your child should over power your love for cigarettes.

[cassidysmith95]

Smoking while your pregnant is incredibly selfish. You are now responsible for another life. I was smoking almost two packs a day when I found out and quit  immediately. Its hard but you're love for your child should over power your love for cigarettes.

[daddysgrl302]

Mommypaws on here said they smoke a half pack a day.. u are crazy.. dud u know one cig equals 35 packs they baby is consuming.. there's a info chart at my doc office.. 10 cigs a day equals 235 pks to da baby.. u need to read some info lady.. I stoped ad soon as I found out

[daddysgrl302]

Mommypaws on here said they smoke a half pack a day.. u are crazy.. dud u know one cig equals 35 packs they baby is consuming.. there's a info chart at my doc office.. 10 cigs a day equals 235 pks to da baby.. u need to read some info lady.. I stoped ad soon as I found out

[daddysgrl302]

Mommypaws on here said they smoke a half pack a day.. u are crazy.. dud u know one cig equals 35 packs they baby is consuming.. there's a info chart at my doc office.. 10 cigs a day equals 235 pks to da baby.. u need to read some info lady.. I stoped ad soon as I found out

[Rdr21]

Thank you all for the opinions. I will be talking to my doctor Tuesday about things I can do to quit. I have already cut back to maybe 5 a day.

[Rdr21]

You can go **** yourself. If I wanted a rude and nasty response I would of asked for one but I didn't.

[kelizabeth10410]

This is absolutely sickening and borderline abusive. I've been ttc for 3 years and the thing I've seen that is the most bothersome is people who aren't equipped, too selfish, or don't want to be parents become parents first. I just see or hear things like this and go into a panic for the baby... If I was the mother, I'd love, cherish and protect my child. You make me sick. Why would you even question this?

[jaden51207]

I'm sorry but I have to agree with kinsmom. Please don't listen to anyone trying to tell you that smoking is OK for your baby. It's not. If you so choose to smoke during pregnancy that is by all means your choice, it affects your little one quite drastically but this only one of the first of MANY decisions that will drastically impact you wee ones life. Im in no way saying its easy to quit or that youre a bad person if you cant/wont, I'm just saying remember that you and your child have to live with the decisions you make.

[rana_8]

As long as there is a chsnce that the baby will be hurt quitting it is the best decision to make. It just dosnt worth it!!

[kandy_2187]

Cut down to quit. Never go cold turkey as you canshock your system. But you should quit. The best possible chance for your baby is you being the healthiest mum you can be.

[coria1]

My step mom smoked with me little sister ans she came out a very healthy baby.

[skyanne07]

Actually...you are not supposed to quit cold turkey. My dr wouldnt help me until i was in my 2nd trimester because the stress will be worsr on the baby.