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I do not want to quit breastfeeding.

post #1 of 11
1/13/08 at 2:57pm
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I know its wrong but I breastfeed and I also smoke cigarettes I don't smoke all that much I never finish a full cigg and I'm down to 4-5 a day is there any tips on how I can quit that doesn't affect me or the baby in any way? Because I do not want to quit breastfeeding.
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post #2 of 11
1/13/08 at 5:33pm
i know they say not to, but the patch works. you are already ingesting nicotine into your system, and maybe the minimum dose of the patch will help you with the little bit of craving that you have.

only smoking that much i would say it is more habit than addiction. there is a wonderful book out there, i believe it is gary carr or something like that, talks all about how quiting smoking is mind over matter and stuff.

good luck!

and don't give up the breasfeeding! it is the best thing for you and yoru baby!
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post #3 of 11
1/13/08 at 6:17pm
I would talk to your doctor (ob) and ask him/her what the best approach would be.
Breastfeeding is the best thing for your baby and good for you for wanting to stick with it.
Quitting smoking once and for all will be the best thing you will ever do for yourself. I hope you find a way that works for you and is safe for the baby.
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post #4 of 11
1/13/08 at 10:50pm
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Originally Posted by willow
I know its wrong but I breastfeed and I also smoke cigarettes I don't smoke all that much I never finish a full cigg and I'm down to 4-5 a day is there any tips on how I can quit that doesn't affect me or the baby in any way? Because I do not want to quit breastfeeding .
Thanks in advance.
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post #5 of 11
1/14/08 at 1:46am
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Originally Posted by willow
Thanks in advance.
I've seen that many women are breast feeding their children up to as old as age 5! I don't think there is anything wrong in doing it for a year or so but my God, why do women let children do this for so long?? I mean to don't you at some point just want to take your body back and quit having Jr. take full command of you? I hear from these women is "Oh let them ween themselves." I think that after 18 months this is a bit too much don't you think??
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post #6 of 11
1/14/08 at 2:09am
Yes, I agree. Everything I have seen and read, and even my children's pediatrician said, there is no health benefit to nursing a baby past 12 to 18 months old. I breastfed my daughter for 13 months, and I am so glad I did it. I loved it, and she loved it, and I was sad to stop, but she never seemed to miss it. I just think that you have to draw the line somewhere, and if it's no longer beneficial, why continue.
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post #7 of 11
1/21/08 at 7:15am
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Thanks for your all replies.
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post #8 of 11
1/28/08 at 4:27am
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Originally Posted by tailwaggers
Yes, I agree. Everything I have seen and read, and even my children's pediatrician said, there is no health benefit to nursing a baby past 12 to 18 months old. I breastfed my daughter for 13 months, and I am so glad I did it. I loved it, and she loved it, and I was sad to stop, but she never seemed to miss it. I just think that you have to draw the line somewhere, and if it's no longer beneficial, why continue.
I really agree with you on this. I have to say that I'm not a "Professional" and I think to a certain person that went out of the way for a simple question is off her rocker. I hope when her kids graduation dinner isn't a full course meal on her chest.
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post #9 of 11
2/1/08 at 1:03am

2 to 5 years

One of the reasons so many are feeding longer is that it takes between 2 and ffive years for your baby's immune system to kick in and they need your help meanwhile.
They get their immunity against disease from your milk.
It's common to feed for 5 years in other countries but we have been sold the "get on with your life" story and many kids have suffered needlessly as a result.
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post #10 of 11
2/1/08 at 2:22am
I don't think it's all just a matter of "getting on with your life." If anyone could have proven to me that there was a PROVEN benefit for my daughter to breastfeed past the one year mark, I would have done it. Motherhood is about sacrifice, and so I didn't feel put upon because I chose to breastfeed. I just could not see continuing to breastfeed when there is no solid evidence that there is any benefit past the one year mark.
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post #11 of 11
4/14/08 at 8:30pm

Re: I do not want to quit breastfeeding.

The latest research by the World Health Organization shows that many of the long term health benefits to children don't kick in till after the 2 year mark and that the benefits to mothers start after that too. Immunity against the most common form of breast cancer being one.
Mother's milk is perfect for humans. Any thing else is not.
Check out the ingredients of formula aganst breastmilk, no comparison!
Many kinds of allergies are now being attributed to introducing solids or cows milk too soon.
There is plenty of info out there if you want it.
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