Things You'll Need:
- Goal cards Nicotine patch Journaling book
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Step 1
Set a goal. In this case, you cannot become pregnant until you have conquered the need to smoke. Put a date on your goal and then hand-write it at least 25 times on recipe cards you can tape in your closet, or on your mirror, refrigerator and computer.
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Step 2
Educate yourself about the harm smoking will do to your future fetus and how second-hand smoke will affect her newborn lungs. Learn how smoking affects you and how many fewer years you will have to spend with your child and grandchildren if you don't stop.
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Step 3
Use a nicotine patch and journal each day, writing down when you wanted to smoke, when you did smoke and how many cigarettes you smoked. Check out the Resources section below to see how some cessation products are rated. Celebrate your triumphs and reward yourself with pampering for cigarettes you turned down.
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Step 4
Try hypnosis. Contact your family physician for advice and references.
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Step 5
Talk with your physician about counseling; take advantage of sessions offered at hospitals in your area. Even the U.S. government has literature and suggestions that may be helpful. Check out the Resources listed below.
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Step 6
Enlist a strong support system. These will be family members, friends, co-workers, a pastor and even neighbors. Once you have told them of your goals, they will encourage you to resist tobacco and can even become smoke-ending buddies.
