Why should you quit smoking while I’m pregnant?

* Affects the development of all its stages;
* Can cause spontaneous abortion;
* Increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy;
* Can cause a low insertion of the placenta (placenta praevia), resulting in spontaneous abortion.

It is good to know that once took the decision to quit it should also after birth, because harmful substances are transmitted through breast milk.

Tips to mothers who smoke after birth

1. It is necessary to maintain the decision to quit smoking to protect the infant from passive smoking.
2. Taking oral contraceptives is a situation that leaves no “room” to return to the habit, smoking is contraindicated during administration of these contraceptives.

How can I quit smoking? Besides the traditional will, that is sometimes not so effective, there are modern methods that help the smoker to quit cigarettes. It is transdermal patches, special chewing gum for this purpose, film and Bioresonance. Everything we want! Also, we must not forget the psychological support, family, colleagues. The support of others is also required for those future mothers who abruptly quit smoking during pregnancy.

The statistics show that 30% of pregnant women not smoke when they find out they are pregnant. It is a little easier for those that are less dependent, but abstinence is difficult to bear to those who are smoking for years and smokes more cigarettes a day. They should be encouraged and supported by their loved ones.

Are you a smoker? Evaluate your dependence!

1. Morning, is smoking the first cigarette after waking up?

* In the first 5 minutes – 3 points
* 6 to 30 minutes – 2 points
* Between 31 and 60 minutes – 1 point
* After 60 minutes – 0 points

2. How many cigarettes you smoke per day on average?

* 10 or less – 0 points
* Between 11 and 20 to 1 point
* Between 21 and 30 to 2 points
* Between 31 and over – 3 points

Score addiction:

* 0-2 points: no or less dependent
* 3-6 points: addict
* 5-6 points: very dependent