Pregnant and looking for natural way to stop smoking?

Question

ive heard about different teas or foods that help cut the c ravings

Answer 1

just stop, now

smoking can seriously harm your baby's health and that should be enough to make you stop without the help of anything

Answer 2

First off, congratulations for WANTING to quit smoking!!

As far as answering, there are a lot of ways, and it also depends on how much you've been smoking. The other answerers are right that if you are pregnant, the safest thing for your baby would be going cold turkey. I'm not going to lie... you're going to have to deal with the withdrawal, but isn't it worth it for the safety and health of your baby?

For the most part, when you deal with withdrawal, you'll just have to tough it out, but there are some things that can help cleanse out the toxins and may help to minimize some of the effects of withdrawal...

Drinking water will help to detox, and taking some supplements that work as cleansers may help as well. Specifically, Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Tea (decaffeinated), Chlorophyll (fantastic cleanser), and even good amounts of fiber and water helps some people (although it's not very comfortable for the lower level of detoxification you get).

All that being said, it's likely that the symptoms should stop relatively shortly after your last smoke (it's never as long as it feels like it is). Your neurotransmitters don't take too terribly long to scream for something they are addicted to after you stop.

Another important thing to note is that no matter how bad it gets, taking more of the drug (and yes, nicotine is a drug) will only make the withdrawal last longer and will be harder on you in the long run. Good luck, and congrats again!

Answer 3

Shouldn't you just go cold turkey if you're pregnant now??  I mean, the patches and gums have nicotine in them which isn't good for your baby.  And herbs and other remedies that you could use probably are not safe to use during pregnancy!!

I suggest you quit now.  It will be hard, but keep in mind you are doing it for your child.

Go to a good health food store and get some "chew sticks."  They are little toothpicks that have been soaked in different essential oils and are good for people who smoke.  They are usually in peppermint or cinnamon flavor and can give you that feeling of having something in your mouth and flavor.  

Also, try the herb peppermint.  You can get the loose leaf again in a good health food store and use it several different ways.  Make a tea or even take a pinch and chew it!  

Both of these methods are going to be safe for you to use in pregnancy.  Just stop, today!!!  You don't want to put your child at risk!!  Be aware that the first 2 - 5 days are going to be the worst, but hang in there as it will begin to get better after that!!

Answer 4

try this plant called salvia divinorum.. you dont have to smoke it, you can chew the leaves and it will get rid of your cravings...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Don't mean to be a d**k but...

Cold Turkey.  If you're pregnant, you aren't going to want to use patches/gum as they also contain nicotine, which is quite toxic, and isn't that the whole reason to stop smoking?  I hear the cravings never really go away...which sucks, but I feel that doing it for your child should give you willpower enough.