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Smoking before and after?

How many mums have started smoking again, after you've had your babies?

I used to smoke before I found out I was pregnant, but I gave up once I found out, and trust me its been a struggle. Hows it like for other mummies? I know that its stressful + stuff.. :-(. Im gonna try my hardest deffo! so far so good.

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by alisha-x 3 February 2010

  • I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant and had a hard time but I have not picked it up since having her, I've smoked but not become a "smoker" again, I've smoked while out with my friends and here and there less than 1 per week. At first it honestly tasted so disgusting and gave me a headache after not smoking so long so that was enough to put me off smoking as much as I normally had. I still feel like a smoke sometimes but I get that gross feeling and it's enough to keep me from smoking more.

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    by tasha41 4 February 2010

  • if You Can quit for your baby while your preg hunn thenn you can defoo do it when babas no point starting again after 9months hardwork!

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    by YumMumSophii 4 February 2010

  • Yeah thats what I dont want, to go out with my pals (who are mainly all smokers) & then have a cheeky one, cos thats all it takes for me to be back in the habit... I'll have one, then I'll buy a pack! its a horrible cycle :-(. But I am hopeful that I wont start up the bad habit again, especially after all the time I'd gone without having one as I was a chain smoker... Thanks chicks :-).

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    by alisha-x 4 February 2010

  • i smoked for 5 years before i found out i was pregnent then i quit the day i found out, my baby is now 5 monthes old and im still not smoking yes its stressful and i still crave it but its worth it in the end its the best thing you can do for you and your baby

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    by Sage66 10 February 2010

  • Smoking made me feel sooo sick when i found out i was pregnant, and even now (6months gone) i walk past smoke and it makes me heave..... which is so weird because i think to how much i loved smoking....

    i just think, i'm not in any financial position to smoke, i would rather be able to give my daughter everything she needs then spend £20 a week on fags...

    my midwife said to me: you can't leave the baby on it's own to go for a fag and even if you got a chance where you could she'll still be able to get the smells from you're hair, skin and clothes...

    its not worth it.

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    by Georgia91 13 February 2010