Maternal Smoking
Smoker. Vaper. Mother.
Being pregnant doesn’t mean it’s easy to stop smoking. And struggling to quit doesn’t make you a bad mom. If you’re ready to quit, but don’t know how, we’re here to help.
You’re not smoking while pregnant because you’re a careless mother.
You’re smoking because quitting feels impossible.
We can spout off dozens of reasons why you should stop smoking right now.
But lectures and blame games? Totally overrated.
Here’s what we will say: Quitting is tough. And understanding why can help.
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Pregnancy hormones make it harder to quit.
Nicotine is highly addictive. When you try to quit, withdrawal kicks in, making you irritable, anxious, and moody. Add pregnancy hormones to the mix and it all intensifies.
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Quitting is expensive (and complicated).
Nicotine patches, gum, and other therapies can be expensive and complicated. And sometimes, it feels like you’ve got to jump through hoops to find the right support or quit programs.
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Smoking while pregnant creates invisible results.
Quitting is tough when the effects aren’t immediate. But smoking during pregnancy can lead to premature birth, low birth weight, SIDS, and developmental delays – outcomes you won’t see until it’s too late.
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Smoking is a big part of your social life.
You probably don’t smoke alone. You’ve got friends and family who smoke with you, and you don’t know how to give that up when you need them most.
Local help – for every step of your journey.
Mom guilt’s a real thing. We push back with chocolate (and real help).
You’re not the only one feeling this way.
Take a peek inside our confessional.
