How to Quit Smoking Before Pregnancy

We’ve known that smoking has been bad ever since we were in elementary school.  Although, some people still do it.  Whether it was pear pressure, stress, or the curiosity of it, smoking is still bad, and always will be.  If ever you want to settle down and a have a baby, it is important to know that you need to quit before you bring another life into the picture.  Smoking during pregnancy is dangerous to the both of you, and shouldn’t even be considered.  To get help on how to quit, consider these tips below!

Doctor - If you don’t think you’ll be able to quit smoking, you should really talk to your doctor, it’s the least you can do.  They will be able to recommend certain medications, and will be able to help you through this.  Doctors care about your health, and will do what it takes to get you to quit.

Think of others - When smoking, you need to think of other people besides just yourself.  Think about your baby.  Do you want to have a healthy and happy baby?  Well if so, you won’t have one if you continue smoking.  Think of others that care about you, and do it for your baby.  If that’s not a good enough reason to quit, I don’t know what is.

Dangerous -  Smoking is dangerous to our health.  So, why do you want to continue doing it?  Think of all the days you’re cutting off from your life every time you smoke.  Not only do it for your baby, but do it for yourself.  Not only is it bad for your health, but it’s expensive!

Birth defects - You don’t want your baby to have birth defects when it grows up.  A lot of pregnancies show signs of this when the mother’s smoked.  Don’t let this be your baby.  Not only will you have to live with this the rest of your life, but so with your baby.  It’s better to not even have a baby!

Smoking during pregnancy is an awful thing, and it is something that you want to control before you even get pregnant.  Do it for the ones you love, yourself and your baby.  Give up smoking, and get the help that you need.  First admit that you need to give it up, and find these tips above to help you out!



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