Although it is sometimes simple, quitting smoking can be very difficult for pregnant women. However, most know the harmful effects of tobacco for the fetus and their own health, so they tend to stop quitting that habit. Here we leave you Ten steps to quit smoking in pregnancy, to leave behind bad fumes, avoid risks and be healthier.
Because we often talk about those negative consequences of tobacco, but we don't always know how to seek help or how to start a "battle" with the nicotine that attracts us. Some women find it easier to quit smoking for the simple reason that nausea prevents it, but not others, who feel an unstoppable need. In these cases, What do I have to do to quit tobacco?
Before you start, remember that if you are looking for pregnancy you can already consider it, because ridding the body of nicotine and other toxins will be easier to conceive. In addition we will not be in the situation of leaving the habit when we are already pregnant if we have achieved it before. If you are already pregnant, it is almost never too late to start bypassing tobacco.
First, we will identify our reasons to quit smoking, which together with our health and that of the baby can be other varied, such as saving money or having more confidence in oneself. Remember these reasons often.
Tell your partner, friends and family that you are going to quit smoking. Ask for their support during those first days and weeks, as they can help you through these difficult times. Specify how you want them to help you quit smoking and ask them not to smoke in your presence (better stop, especially your partner).
Find the support you need, create your own smoking cessation plan and find out about the programs that can be good for you. Consult the gynecologist or the health center about it. The Spanish Association Against Cancer to help people who want to quit tobacco. There are also guides that you can consult to inform you, such as "Born and live smoke free", "Born without smoke" ...
Eliminate everything that reminds you of the cigarette to keep you firm (packages, lighters, ashtrays ...). Keep the house and car ventilated to eliminate the smell of smoke (although it takes longer than we think to disappear ...).
Stay busy, leaving home, starting up your hobbies, movies, reading, is with friends (who also have to know your effort) ... Inactivity often leads to take the cigarette. It is a strategy to avoid triggers, which we refer to below.
Exercise regularly and combine them with relaxation exercises that keep you calm, away from stress and the urge to smoke. Rest long enough.
Avoid triggers: people, places, things and situations that cause the need to smoke. Change your usual routine related to smoking.
If you need to have something in your hand or something to put in your mouth, choose healthy snacks. Avoid caffeine and replace it with water or natural juices. It is normal to feel the "withdrawal syndrome" because when we stop smoking the body has to adapt to not having nicotine. Therefore, it is advisable to develop strategies to deal with withdrawal symptoms, such as this and the previous ones.
Remain positive, but attentive, because sometimes quitting smoking takes a while. And think that quitting smoking is an achievement that may not last forever, do not fall into temptations but do not be tormented if you ever fall, the cigarettes you subtract are an improvement and you have to try again, returning to the first step with conviction.
Reward yourself if you have done it, treat yourself, a special dinner, go to the movies, a couple getaway ...
The first reward is that in a few days you will feel healthier and full of energy, you will notice improvements in your skin, in your hair, in your teeth ... Although the best reward is that we will have a safer pregnancy and a healthier baby if we follow these steps to quit smoking during pregnancy.
