What I share is the information regarding safety, etc.  Then, I tell them
that every time they want a cigarette, to first nurse the baby.  Which means they
will likely be nursing quite often, and it means they have a chance to let
some of breastfeeding's magic give them the stress relief they expect from the
nicotine.  Hopefully that will help them cut back without feeling it so much.
Then I tell them after they have nursed and the baby is happy, they can step
outside for the cigarette and clean up when they return.  I explain how the
chemicals stay on their skin, their clothes, and their furniture, etc.  I tell
them if they can quit long enough they will find out just how strong those
smells are when they come across them.

I smoked for a few years before I became pregnant.  Actually, until I was
told I was pregnant and my OB said " I can smell that you are a smoker.  That's
nice.  You just quit.  Hand me your cigarettes, go to your car and bring me any
more you have. Your baby does not smoke so neither do you."  I was young and
obedient and have not smoked since. That was almost 17 years ago.  BUT, in my
dreams, I am young, driving a sports car, having a Virginia Slims Lights OR
sitting at a bar in my best dress having a frozen rumrunner and lighting up.
Haha.  Of course, I am also a size 8 in my Calvin jeans again, and all of 21.
Haha.  SO, while I have quit I have not forgotten.  All health concerns etc not
lost on me now but truly not an issue until it was no longer my health at
stake, but that of my child.

Indeed, if you must smoke, be sure to breastfeed.  But if you can quit, do.

Take care,
Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC
FL, USA

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