Ok, like the title states, I don't need lectures or statistics, just an answer to my question. I know the majority of you guys will do this, but there are always some out there.....
As some of you may know, I'm about 10 weeks pregnant now. I'm a smoker (boo hiss) and I DESPERATELY want to quit. I was able to pretty much quit with my other pregnancies, but I just can't seem to this time. I am sick of smoking, sick of all of it, sick of going outside in the rain and cold, and just sick of being so darn dependent on it. I am ready to quit, but I just can't deal with the cravings. It's terrible to see what nicotine has done to me!
My question is this, and of course I plan on asking my NP, but I'd like to hear from everyone. Is it safe to use the nicotine gum/lozenges while pregnant? My reasoning is that that would be better than the tar and carbon monoxide thats in cigs, but I really feel that I could do it this time if I could just get help with the cravings. Has anyone heard of any studies or situations where nicotine replacement systems were used during pregnancy? Have you had any pts that used them?
Now, PLEASE, don't anyone tell me to "just quit". It's SO not that easy, and I wish it was. This is a true physical addiction for me, and I think I have a handle on the pyschological part of it, I just need help with the physical symptoms of withdrawl.
Thanks everyone in advance for their support and advice!