Comments on: I just found out that I’m pregnant!!! What is the easiest way to stop smoking?

By: DrVoelker

DrVoelker — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:32:59 +0000

First of all, congratulations!
You are about to create the miracle of life! I ensure as a mother, that you want this baby to be is healthy as they can. What you do now impacts the growth of your baby and your baby future health.
I believe that "cold turkey" is the best method for you. Hypnosis is also an alternative. In the meantime there are couple of exercises I would like you to do. Right now, smoking is as much of a habit as it is an addiction. I want you to first work on the habit part. I want you to think about the times that you most associate with a cigarette; after eating, in the car, on the telephone, with your coffee etc. from now on you cannot smoke during those times. For example, you must lock your cigarettes in the trunk when you drive the car. If you really need a cigarette, you can stop the car get outside and smoke one but you cannot smoke in the car. It will take about two weeks to start breaking the habit. During this time you’ll start realizing how few of your cigarettes you actually enjoy.
The second thing I want you to do is start imagining the smoke and poisons (there are more than 3000 components to cigarettes at least a dozen of them are cancer-causing for you and possibly your baby) going into your lungs into your bloodstream and into the baby’s bloodstream. Imagine the baby starting to become irritable, coughing, hacking, kicking etc.. I want you to imagine this with every cigarette that you inhale. If you do this, you will notice in about two weeks that you really start hating your cigarettes. At this point, you’ll be ready to "walk away" it won’t seem as though you are getting up anything, but rather starting a new life with you and your baby.
Additional resources include and one cars "the easy way to stop smoking", the American lung Association, the American Cancer Society, also I would be happy to send you a copy of a paper I wrote on "how to go cold turkey". I am currently working on a project to help pregnant mothers quit smoking, unfortunately it will not be finished in time to help you. I would be interested in your input however.
Once you have done the above "homework steps" and are mentally at the point of hating your cigarettes, please feel free to contact me via e-mail or through my discussion board for further assistance.
Best wishes,

Sincerely,

Kirk G. Voelker MD
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Founder Quit Doc Smoking Treatment Network
http://www.QuitDoc.com

Please Note: This note was dictated using Dragon Naturally Speaking v8.0 while exercising on an eliptical trainer, so excuse any transcription errors.
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Dr. Voelker is a pulmonologist with a passion for smoking cessation

By: Qt PIE

Qt PIE — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:20:59 +0000

I quit like around 10 weeks ago and i feel so much better. My doctor scared me to death that’s why i quit. I didn’t realize how many health risks there were from smoking. She told me everytime you want a cigarette instead of lighting one up drink a full glass of water. You can also take a jog until you get out of breath then you won’t want one. When you are out of breath you don’t wanna smoke, well i don’t ne ways. And always have a pack of gum on hand that always helps too. Well hope this helps. Good luck Girl.
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Oh to the girl christina m up above from me. You said you wasn’t going to stop. Well i guess you really don’t love your own flesh and blood and i guess you wouldnt do nething for him or her. That would be like going in the bathroom shutting the door lighting a cigarette and smoking the whole thing with the baby in there. Just think smoking all the time. You will feel pretty darn bad if that child comes out having asthma or some other heatlh issue. Just think about it.

By: christina m

christina m — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:47:59 +0000

well i just found out that i am 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant. all i can say is that I'm not going to quit smoking. my sister in law just had a baby and she smoked two packs a day through out the nine months and the baby came out 8lbs even with perfectly healthy lungs and everything else. that also what my mom did when she had me.
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By: Claire

Claire — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:07:59 +0000

Hi,
Since I quit, I’m constanly now being asked by friends, "How Do I Stop Smoking?"
I really empathise with you, I quit my 20 a day habit in a pain-free way!
No stress, no cravings, no weight gain, no pills, patches or gums.
(I’d tried everything else, like you)
The program I followed was recommended by a friend and now boasts a 90% success rate and is 100% fully guaranteed – can’t say fairer than that.

If you really intend on quitting this is it.

All the best..

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By: marlboro_100s_man

marlboro_100s_man — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:28:59 +0000

Kitty:

Congratulations!!!!!! And guess what,, You don;t have to quit smoking. Hundreds of thousands of women enjoy smoking while pregnant every year. Here’s what you do. Get a kitchen timer and set it for one hour. When bell goes off you can light up.
I’ve had several friends swear by it. I know you will be a wonderful mom. Good luck.
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By: aza

aza — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:12:59 +0000

Find a quiet place, close your eyes and imagine your baby puffing away on a cigarette. If that doesn't help then I don't know what will. Try talking to your Doctor for tips.
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By: Tiffany H

Tiffany H — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:07:59 +0000

Quitting cold turkey isn't always the best solution when you are pregnant, it can put a lot of stress on you and that is just as harmfull to the baby as smoking. My midwife told me to cut one cigarette out per week. So if I was smoking 15 per day then next week only smoke 14 until you can quit. Count them out each morning and limit yourself to only the ones you have set out that day. Also when a craving hits try eating a lolli-pop or a popcicle, or munch on some baby carrots or something to distract you to keep your mind off of it. Hope this helps and your are succesfull.
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By: Sierra S

Sierra S — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:59 +0000

Well i am only 10 and think smoking is gross. So try hanging up signs that says" Smoking will kill me and my baby" that will help
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By: unnoneuser

unnoneuser — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:35:59 +0000

Quit Buying…………………………….
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By: The_great_OZ

The_great_OZ — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:02:59 +0000

just belly up and just stop!, it's really that easy!
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