First timer, advice on quitting smoking?

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I need help, I found out this morning (we assume 4 weeks) and my husband (married 1 .5 months) and I couldn't feel more blessed. 
I have been a smoker for longer than I remember, but I'm not willing to risk my little sweet potato's health.
I've been told to quit cold turkey, but also been told that the stress is really bad on the body and baby. Thoughts? I was at about 6-8/day. 
I have a dr appt next week and will ask her then... But meantime... Advice?

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My husband swapped to vaping... You can choose the nicotine level and gradually taper down...I don't know if it would still be harmful to the baby but they say it's better than smoking ... I have never smoked myself .. Best of luck to you with this and your pregnancy !

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I went cold turkey, it wasn't that bad really. I ate a lot of jolly ranchers =)

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The reason there are so many different quit aids and ideas out there is that different things work for different people. Cold turkey works for some. Some folks need nicotine replacement stuff. Some people find a support line or group helpful. Look around for what's safe in pregnancy and give it a try!

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I weaned until 8 weeks. Got to one a day then just pure cut it out.

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Go cold turkey. I did. Practice new breathing techniques and excersize. Have total confidence in yourself that you can do it. I never felt "stressed out" after smoking. Maybe it's in peoples heads. Being a little stressed anyways is better than all the poison going right through the placenta. Good luck Hun! You can do it!

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My doctor had me cut back a ton! She had me give myself how many cigarettes I could have a day, then week then before I knew it I wasn't smoking at all! It's still constantly on my mind but at least my baby is healthy!! I gave myself 3 cigarettes a day to start! Good luck! It's hard but so worth it AND never EVER give up! If you screw up just keep trying!! You can do it I promise!!!!

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I can't believe the support line on here! You are all helping me more than I could have imagined an app would, you may all be names and comments, but the compassion on here is incredible and makes me feel like I have a million guardian angels on this amazing journey!!! Thank you all so much!

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I quit cold turkey and I was fine. the day I found out I was pregnant I was less than 4w and I refused to smoke another from that day. Yes the stress is hard afterwards but my baby's health is more important to me then puffing on a cigarette and I would smoke 2packs per day.

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I totally understand! I'm 7weeks pregnant today and I still struggle to quit smoking! I'm down to about 4/5 a day sometimes less depending on how I feel so I would say that's pretty good! I'm going to talk to my doctor when I have my first appointment in 8 days! Just know your not alone girl! And congrats new momma! ❤❤

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I was a pack a day smoker and I quit using an ecig. I started with the medium strength cartridges and then moved down each week until I moved onto the zero nicotine cartridge at which point I stopped. It CAN be done. I quit 1 month before my BFP and I just KNOW I won't start up again after our boy is born. I can breathe and SING like never before. It's such a good feeling and you won't regret it. Best of luck to you! You CAN do it!!! 💗

First timer, advice on quitting smoking?

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