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People are telling me it's unsafe for me to quit smoking cold turkey i'm 20 weeks pregnant is this true that my baby could go into shock? help

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Quit gradually: Unless you do not smoke much, less than 10 a day.

Answered 11/3/2013

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It works, go for it.: As far as quitting without any nicotine replacement, the cold turkey method is great. But plan it ahead of time. Pick a quit date in advance, maybe a meaningful date like a birthday or holiday, and gather people who are aware of your attempt that you can call upon for moral support if you start to falter. Good luck!! And it'll be better for your baby.

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: The baby will not go into shock and there is no time like the present to quit cold turkey! You and your baby will both be healthier without all those poisons in your system. Good Luck to you and Congratulations for making a tough decision.

Answered 11/28/2014

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