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I smoke a pack a day and i found out i'm pregnant a couple days ago and have cut down to 5 cigs a day. will it hurt my baby to stop completely ?

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Great job reducing your smoking. That is a great act of love for your baby. Keep up the great work. Eat well, take the prenatal vitamin, and stop smoking all-together. There is no physical withdrawl syndrome from nicotine. You will feel much better, and your baby will be more likely to be healthy and vigorous!

Answered 4/11/2014

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A member asked:

I smoke a pack a day and i found out i'm pregnant a couple days ago and have cut down to 5 cigs a day. will it hurt my baby to stop completely ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

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