Smoking while pregnant-Anyone on the same boat?

Question

For my first 2 pregnancies I wasn't a heavy 'smoker'. I've started vaping heavier within the last year after my pregnancy with my son. He was a lot easier to manage the smoking while pregnant. Anyway, this third pregnancy was VERY unexpected. I just had my second a year ago (will be giving birth when he's about to turn  2). I know smoking is bad but how does someone manage it? Like, do I just try to go cold turkey? Google doesn't help because of course they constantly give you the results of what may happen. I guess I'm looking for more real stories from moms who've been here before or going through the same thing. I was drinking a little heavy and ofc vaping a lot during my first tri because I wasn't expecting to be pregnant. On ultrasound doctors say baby looks good and always telling me baby's heartbeat is strong but I'm just a worried Wanda and scared, tbh. I know it's easy to say just stop but the reality is it isn't.

Answer

Im currently almost 14 weeks pregnant, and I vaped regularly. Once I found out I was pregnant I slowed down my vaping.. wouldnt keep it on me, id leave it on my nightstand so I wouldnt have it when constantly reaching for it by habit. I eventually slowed it down to three times a day where id allow myself a break.. and I was open to my obgyn about it and she was so understanding and said to just work on slowly quitting but didnt shame me or make me feel on a time constraint. She said she knows how hard they are as so many of her own friends and family do it too. I eventually stopped after my vape ran out at around 9ish weeks pregnant. The first week was super rough but it got easier, bit id be lying if I said I still didnt want it. Just not giving in.

Answer

I had been vaping since 2014 until a month and 2 weeks ago.  I didn't put a huge amount of pressure on myself I would make myself wait until I just couldn't wait anymore and it took about 3 weeks to stop all together I also cut out 1 vape break a day every few days. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I smoked cigarettes with my first 2, was never able to fully quit and the vaping was so much easier to quit than the smoking. Like I said don't put pressure on yourself and don't beat yourself up if you have a set back.

Answer

I never vaped but I am a heavy weed  smoker(before finding out) I used to smoke for period cramps, headaches or just to feel good! Now I smoke when I’m having insomnia. I did leave the tobacco products alone like backwoods & dutches! I switched to papers & my baby is developing fine! Matching up with my due date of 3/19/23

Answer

Not a smoker, but am a result of someone who smoked heavily while pregnant with me. Some do turn out ok(-ish) 😉🙃
I do think it's best to quit - I'd be open and honest with my OB and ask if they had any tips or suggestions. You don't want to set yourself up for failure.
good luck! 🍀

Answer

i decided to stop completely & there have been two times I did smoke because of insomnia but I have made the decision to not have it at ll in my home and to find other ways to cope

Smoking while pregnant-Anyone on the same boat?

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey