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Nicotine substitutes: the most effective
They are, according to specialists, the most effective treatment to give up smoking, because it is nicotine that causes addiction. They are completely safe for your baby. Your doctor or midwife will decrease or increase the dosage and duration of treatment as needed.
Patches or patches to gradually quit smoking
Pregnant women are advised to use the patches or patches only sixteen hours a day, not twenty-four. The aim is to decrease the dose as it goes on, so as to stop the substitute completely. The patches, dosed according to the person’s degree of dependence, deliver nicotine which helps relieve symptoms of physical withdrawal. They should be placed on the skin every day in a different place to avoid irritation.
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Gums, chewing gum or tablets: the most discreet
Available in two strengths (2 and 4 mg) and several flavors (mint, orange and fruit), the gums relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and can be chewed as soon as the urge to smoke appears. To avoid undesirable effects (heartburn, hiccups, etc.), it is advisable to start by sucking the chewing gum, then chewing it slowly. More discreet, tablets or tablets have the same properties as gums. These two substitutes can be used in addition to a patch.
Groups of words to confide in
Thanks to the support groups that exist everywhere in France, you will meet women who will share their experiences with you. Some have been successful in quitting smoking while pregnant, others are trying, like you. Knowing that other people are in the same situation will reassure you and encourage you.
Natylen tells : “When I found out I was pregnant, I stubbed out the last cigarette I was smoking. Every time I was about to light another one, I thought very hard about the baby in my womb, to the point of imagining him getting intoxicated by my fault. ”She held on and held on. decided to help other mothers-to-be. For over a year, she has participated in a support group with doctors, midwives, ex-smokers and future ex-smokers. “Helping other people to quit, if only during pregnancy, gives additional motivation to continue fighting against smoking, because there really are other pleasures besides nicotine?”
The inhaler: a complement
With it, you will find the same gestures as when you were smoking. It consists of a mouthpiece with a cartridge and delivers nicotine when inhaled through the mouth. It is mostly used in addition to a patch or patch.