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Im a pregnant smoker, please help me quit?

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Slow and steady: Cold turkey quit is very difficult and usually fails. I tell my patients to put a bowl on the table and put in it the number of cigarettes they usually smoke. The next day, put just one less in the bowl. That way, you gradually decrease your smoking and it's not as hard. Also - put an ultrasound picture near your cigarettes - that way it reminds you every time you light up why you need to quit.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Auricular Acupunctur: auricular Acupuncture is a very safe and effective way to stop smoking if you are pregnant.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Cold turkey.: 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!! Do it soon.

Answered 12/20/2014

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