Do I smoke. Hmmm.
Ok. Look. Babies oxygen comes from that which is in your blood already, and has been processed. It's not the actual smoke that harms them, its the chemicals in the cigs.
I have cut right down to a few 'roll-ups' a day, which are made from Golden Virginia tobacco which has alot less chemicals in them.
Plus if mum has smoked a long while then baby is more likely not to be harmed as resistances and tolerances tend to pass on.
Yes there is a small risk to my baby, and yes I feel guilty about havoing the odd smoke every day.
My friends think I am doing great, (some of them are chemists!) and tell me not to worry. I take my pregnacare vitamins and I eat loads of fruit and veg. As well as minieggs.
So.. er..you can't tell I think about this alot can you?!
Giving up completely was just too stressful for me in the end and I couldnt. I reward myself for the days I dont smoke at all.
But yes. I smoke.
I know figures say 40% of pg women still smoke during pg. So I know I am not alone.
Please dont think ill of me.
Tell you what though... getting that off my chest, feels really good