Smoker and just found out I’m pregnant which is the best way to give up?

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I really need people’s advises because I’m only 4 weeks no midwife will talk to me yet or doctors and I’m hearing different opinions, I want to do what’s the most healthiest for my baby x

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Cold Turkey would he best, but some doctors say that if you have extreme withdrawal symptoms, that it's better to cut back slowly because the stress on your body from withdrawals can be bad for baby.

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Always has been cold turkey for me. 
The first week or so is rough but if you rough it out you’ll be okay. I found getting rid of our tray outside and any evidence of cigarettes helped me loads when I stopped when I found out I was pregnant with my second.

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Depends how much you smoke if is only seldom I’d try to go cold turkey. If it’s a pretty consistent you can try cold turkey but if you’re having bad withdrawal and stuff start cutting back then stop over the next couple weeks. Just stopping cold turkey can cause more problems then cutting back first then stopping

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I cut down then vaped for a couple of days then stopped. Just gotta figure out what works best for you x

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I was never able to do cold turkey. My advise is the break all your cigs and throw them away. Buy nicotine gum and start that immediately. The gum is expensive but I found that to be extra motivation to quit and stay quit. Develop a routine with the gum and don’t wait until you’re craving to start. Chew as much as you want for the first week then ween down. You got this!!

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I say cut down and quit, but do it quickly.  like, within a 10 day period. every day you smoke is another day you're harming that baby, but cold turkey can be dangerous too.

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I quitcold turkey! It wasn't that hard for me because I knew what was best for the baby. But being around smokers, my boyfriend, brother, dad ect. that was hard. now it doesn't bother me but I always tell my boyfriend he needs to wash his face before kissing me.

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I’m not sure what the best way is, but I know vaping isn’t it. There have been several new studies released showing vaping is just as bad for you as smoking traditional cigarettes.

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Cold turkey, and try to sleep as much as possible!

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The day I found out I was pregnant I just stopped. It was not easy with hormones going wild and such but I just kept reminding myself that I am now sharing my body with a little human so that made it easier my Lo is now 6 months old and I am still not smoking. I know it’s harder for some people but for me just the constant reminder that my baby didn’t have a choice and I had to make it for him made it so much easier not to

Smoker and just found out I’m pregnant which is the best way to give up?

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