pregnant but cannot stop smoking 😭

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Hi Moms, please dont judge. Im reaching out because Im feeling really confused and torn right now. I recently found out Im pregnant, which is incredibly exciting, but Im struggling with a habit I know I need to break: smoking. Ive been a smoker for quite some time, and while I desperately want to quit for the health of my baby, Im finding it incredibly difficult. Whenever I try to refrain from smoking altogether, I start feeling extremely nauseous and end up vomiting. Its like my body is rebelling against me for depriving it of something its used to.Heres what Ive been doing lately: instead of inhaling the smoke into my lungs like I used to, Ive been just drawing it into my mouth and then exhaling. Its not ideal, I know, but it seems to alleviate the nausea temporarily. Im aware of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy, and Im really trying my best to do whats right for my baby. But I feel so lost and conflicted right now. Has anyone else been in a similar situation or have any advice to offer? I would really appreciate any guidance or support you can provide.Thank you so much. 🌸 #seriouslyasking  #nojudgement  #firsttimemom

Vô danh · Accepted Answer

How about chewing sweets instead? Or try out those smoking replacement thing that mimics smoking but not actually smoking. There are other ways to relieve the nausea, eg 100 plus or requesting diclectin pills from gynae. Withdrawal stage is hard but it’s mostly mentally. You’re gonna have to set your mind on it instead of letting it control you that “it helps to relieve your nausea”. I am an ex smoker too but the opposite of you, I get nauseous when I smell smoke so. All the best and hoping you’ll be able to find alternatives to curb this! 🤞🏻