5 Responses to “How long after you quit smoking is it safe to breast feed?”

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   TotalRecipeHound
   

   March 11th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

   Yes. Nicotine is completely out of your system with 5 days and out of your tissues within 2 weeks. That is why the first 10 days to 2 weeks is so tough. Your body is CRAVING nicotine or other chemicals in cigarettes. It’s really tough, so do find some stop smoking support to get your through these weeks. I found I had to completely change my friends. It is just too hard to maintain friendships with smokers for at least a few months. Even the smell of smoke from their clothing draws you in.

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   Tessa
   

   March 11th, 2010 at 6:37 pm

   i don’t know when the nicotine is 100% out of your system but breast is still best. good for you for quitting smoking for you baby! he’she will thank you for it. and for breastfeeding him/her too.

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   ?Jamie?
   

   March 11th, 2010 at 7:35 pm

   yes, your milk will be clean of tobacco
   How did you quit, I am looking for some pointers b/c I have been trying to quit for such a long time, If you can tell me what made you succeed I would appreciate it

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   Skittles are M & M wannabees
   

   March 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm

   First, congratulations on finally quitting smoking! I know how truly challenging that can be!

   Yes, you will absolutely be able to breastfeed when your baby is born. Here is a link with good info about smoking and breastfeeding: http://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/smoking.html.

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   VoiceofCommonSense
   

   March 11th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

   It is still better than formula feeding. As long as you smoke 60-90 minutes before feeding, everything will be fine. You can smoke right after feeding too.
   I did this with all 3 of my kids, and they are normal healthy kids.