Many find that going cold turkey is the best way to quit smoking. If you can't just stop, gradually cut back on the amount of cigarettes you smoke in a day. Here are some suggestions for ways to cut back and also relieve stress and urge to smoke:
• Take deep breaths
• Chew gum
• Take up a hobby that will keep your hands busy.
• Set up a rewards system. For example, treat yourself to a nice dinner out or a new pair of shoes for every ten days you go without a cigarette.
• Carry around a picture of your ultrasound and pull it out as a reminder of what is at stake with smoking and pregnancy.
• Keep nutritious snacks handy to munch on when you feel the urge to light up.
• Cut back on the number of cigarettes you smoke. Some women find that this is the best way to stop.
• If you slip and go back to smoking, start all over and try again. Every day you can go without a cigarette, you increase the chance of your baby living a long and healthy life.
