Quitting cold turkey harmful while pregnant?
I have asked the question once before, but i've yet to get ANY concrete evidence that supports the claim "quitting cold turkey causes stress that can harm a fetus." To clarify my question, i'm not debating quitting causes stress, I quit the day I found out and I was miserable-for a week. I'm debating wether or not that week is worse on a fetus than 9 months of smoke. It seems like a no brainer to me, but people keep arguing otherwise. Many of you will say "my doctor said the stress was worse"..My question is why doesn't the surgeon general's warning on packs say "Cutting down is safer than quitting"? I'm a nursing student and have yet to meet a Dr. with this theory, it seems the only people I meet who have, are those who still smoke. I'm not judging smokers! We all know the risks, and it's a choice we make. It's just if there is evidence of this wives tale (which is all I can assume it is..) I would really like to see it! Thanks so much! I wish everyone happy and healthy pregnancies! The only evidence I found... Cold Turkey Method One last method to stop smoking during pregnancy is to quit cold turkey. There is no sustained evidence that the stress incurred by quitting smoking harms the fetus. This method is considered one of the safest. Doctors claim that as long as the mother-to-be is smoke-free by the time she is 14-weeks along, then the baby will most likely be unharmed. Smoking during pregnancy is a serious matter and quitting can be very difficult. The best approach is to take one day at a time, and stay focussed on the worthy goal. Keep reminding yourself that you are doing this not only for yourself, but for the health and well-being of your baby. Regardless of which method you choose in order to quit, it is important to talk to your doctor, who will not only encourage you but may also provide you with counsellings resources. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/smoking-during-pregnancy-no-ifs-ands-or-butts.html Still interested what others know/find! I could not find legitimate solid evidence that I could site while making my argument. It is "well...My doctor said!" to "my doctors and instructors said". I've yet to get my hands on a study, or article published in a medical journal... which brings me here :)
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My doctor DID tell me that. That cutting back was the way to go. I don't know the sites you could get evidence,and it's all usually a matter of opinion. Taking something away (while its in utero) that it's had it's whole in utero life,it doesn't make much sense. That's like taking away the crackhead's crack and expecting him not to freak out. I don't think it's the smartest,no,but it's really hard. My doctor told me that it's not safe to stop cold turky.
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You're a nursing student and you can't get a solid answer for this? Quit smoking , especially while pregnant . 7 to 10 days of physical withdrawal is definitely better for your baby than 9 months of smoke , chemicals and nicotine . When my ex was pregnant she quit as soon as she found out ,with her doctors blessing . She went cold turkey . It didn't kill her or harm the baby . Quitting is tough . This gives you the excuse you need . Or you can wait till you have emphysema like me . Now I'm smoke free too . I'm all kinds of medicated , have trouble breathing , but I don't smoke anymore . Believe me when you start going through those ethereal risks you speak about .You'll wish you had never smoked . good luck , whatever you choose .
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My Dr. told me not to quit. Quitting causes stress and will harm the baby. So I cut back to 5-7 a day. The result. 3 pregnancies, 3 big and healthy babies. All because I listened to my Dr. His advice benefited my children.
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