Comments on: Stop Smoking Advice Can Work Wonders

By: susie03

susie03 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:06:59 +0000

You should not use patches if you are breast feeding. It would be less harmful to smoke and wait at least an hour until feeding.
I strongly suggest you read Allen Carr Easyway for Women to Stop Smoking. It deals with your kind of situation in a non patronising and incredibly helpful way.
I do feel for you, I am an ex smoker (30 a day habit for 20 years) and I know how bloody difficult this is. I wish you every success with stopping.
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By: Carolyn H

Carolyn H — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:04:59 +0000

Again, don’t stop breastfeeding!!!
It is still better to breastfeed when smoking, than bottle feed (sounds like some people have put their personal views across, rather than fact!!!). Please go and see your GP or Practice Nurse they can put you on nicotine replacement therapy, and give you the best advice!! Remember prescriptions are still free for 12 months!
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http://www.breastfeedingmums.com/breastfeeding-and-smoking.htm

By: ProudMomof3

ProudMomof3 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:02:59 +0000

You can still smoke and breastfeed. Just make sure you give yourself 60-90 minutes after smoking before you feed. Then after feeding, you can smoke again.
They say it is better to smoke and breastfeed, than to formula feed.
As for quitting, just try cutting back as much as you can. Cold turkey won’t do it. It will drive you crazy, and you’ll be back to smoking regularly.
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By: <3 L&B <3

<3 L&B <3 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:59 +0000

I feel bad for you…I’m fighting the urge to take smoking back up It is so difficult especially when you are feeling a bit rubbish. You know its not helping but its a vicious cycle isn’t it. The worse you feel the more you smoke. Then you crave it more.
I thankfully by the grace of god havent taken it back up because I keep thinking about being smelly round my son and he doesn’t know me in that way so I’m not going to tarnish it, I know he is only 5 months old but I would be so disappointed
When you feel like you want to smoke get your baby in the pram and go for a walk. I also have a peice of chocoltae or cheese when I feel like that, this releases the same chemicals in to your brain!
It will be hard at night when it’s just you but stick it out because like someone else said if you smoke your child is more likely to smoke and I would rather chop off my arms than have my boys smoke because we all know how horrible it is and difficult evil thing to break.

You done well to stop the 1st time and you can do it again. Speak to your Health Visitor or GP and there is loads of help avalible on the NHS so good luck x
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By: Emy K

Emy K — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:58:59 +0000

My friend has just had a baby, and unfortunately has smoked all the way through her pregnancy. He’s a few days old now, and she is smoking a lot less now than when she was pregnant. Anyway, she isn’t breastfeeding at the moment, but apparently it’s actually better to breastfeed than bottle feed if you do smoke. Your breast milk has immunities that can counteract some of the things that your smoking is doing to your baby. Of course, the breast milk would be even better for baby if you didn’t smoke at all, but the less you smoke the better.

Don’t leave cigarettes in the ashtray, when you’ve finished smoking just get rid of it completely. And ask people not to smoke around you. And more than anything, if you can’t quit then cut down. Ask someone to help you cut down, by perhaps giving you an allowance every day and you having to make them last. If you are smoking a packet of 10/20 now, cut down to 9/19 in a day or two. Do it slowly if you need to, stress is bad for both you and baby. Also, see your doctor and talk about it. Remember to mention why you started smoking. Your doctor will know what you can and can’t have/do whilst you are breastfeeding. For now though, just keep washing and brushing your hands and teeth and keeping baby away from your smoking.

The best part is that you actually want to stop smoking, so you most probably will. Try not to let it stress you out, and cut down by as much as you can and when you can- Without getting stressed!

Good luck ) x
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By: Nadine T

Nadine T — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:56:59 +0000

Why don't you go to your local chemist and get nicotine patches that why its more healthier for you and your baby and its free as you don't pay for prescriptions for up to a year after having a baby you can do it babes good luck{mother to 4month old baby daughter.xxx
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By: Misty Blue

Misty Blue — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:54:59 +0000

Useful site.Says you can use patches at the bottom.Try sipping a tall glass of cold water when you get the urge to smoke.Helps fill the time till the urge passes and it’s good for you.
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/pdfs/smoking-and-breastfeeding.pdf
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By: double hugs double kisses

double hugs double kisses — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:52:59 +0000

talk to your dr about what you can do to stop smoking and what is okay while breastfeeding your baby. If your unable to stop all together stop breast feeding.. breastfeeding is only better for child if the mother is taking care of herself. You may not smoke around baby but what you put in your system you put in your babys system and its really hard on his body. You really need to make a decision and do it fast before your childs heath becomes compromised
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By: PrettyJersie

PrettyJersie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:50:59 +0000

Cut down…try to get some help or find another way to cope with stress. A pack a day is not healthy at ALL…it’s way too much!!
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By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:48:59 +0000

Use your child as motivation (what I did) and talk to your doctor regarding any medication that you might want to try. I'm not sure if Welbutrin (sp?) is safe to use while breast feeding but I used that and it was a big help. However, no quit smoking aid is going to help unless you have the motivation to do so. (Speaking from experience with that statement and I know it to be a fact!) In the meantime, don't quit breastfeeding unless you smoke more than one pack a day (and try to cut down). The benefits still outweigh the risks {bring on the thumbs down}. I'm not encouraging you to smoke by saying that, BTW. You can do it, by asking this question you have already made the first step. Good luck!!!
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