Patches & Gum

[lexxiHW]

OK, I know that smoking it self is bad. But what about the nic subs? I heared that if we use those while pregnant, the baby still gets nicotine, is born hooked, and then goes through withdrawl when it's born (and screams more).

Can anyone tell me if this is true or not?

 

[rachie29]

hi..

you are advised not to use the patches or gum whilst preganant because they contain nicotine whish is passed to baby, it actually says this on the packet.......

its cold turkey i'm afraid.. i used to be a 20 dayer... got down to 10 a day by new year, then 3/4 per day. found out i was pg a couple of days threw pack away. Is hard, i miss my after dinner ciggie soooo much!

 

[lexxiHW]

Yeah, that's what I thought. bummer....

I want to try to stop before I get PRG. I have gum, and I've dtiched my menthol filter tips so the cigs I am having don't taste so nice. Cutting down for now.

Will stop!

 

[SarahB]

Good luck, I know how hard it is, but you CAN do it. I stopped after smoking for 14 years, it's been over 2 years now and I can't even imagine smoking now!!!

 

[rachie29]

it isnt easy.... good luck, the cutting down to 3/4 day meant that it was easier to stop all together. YOU CAN DO IT..

 

[Gruntie2]

Todays my 2nd day w/o any ciggies.... so far so good!!!!!!! i only used to smoke socialy though.. so it will probably be harder going out with my friends.... and also with my OH as he is still smoking....