Is smoking 5-7 cigarettes really that bad during pregnancy?

Is smoking 5-7 cigarettes really that bad during pregnancy?Ok, so I have heard different things about smoking while pregnant.
I became preggo in Sept. 08. I didnt know I was pregnant till Oct. that entire month I was smoking like a train. a pack a day or more. when I found I was pregnant I immediately cut back. I would have a cig in the morning, one around lunch, then one around dinner, and one before bed. I finally I had myself down to almost 3 a day. Then some problems in the home occurred and I started smoking more. I had become stressed and depressed, so depressed I almost considered an abortion (which I am morally against ). Cigarettes were the only thing keeping me level headed about being pregnant. yes, everyday I fear for my child, I wake up wondering if my lil peanut is still alive and kicking. I am now 17 weeks and havent been able to quit due to my depression and anxiety. I love my unborn child, please do not get me wrong, my unborn child is all I have. The father of my child is a complete jerk and well my boyfriend isnt being supportive. He lectures me everyday about smoking.
I have done research and talked to other mothers.
Some mothers said they smoked and their child came out healthy.
Some mothers say differently.
Some doctors say this and others say that.
I fear for my baby, but not due to being selfish, I havent been able to quit. My family is 8 hours and the only support I have is from my co-workers.
I really want to quit, at least by the time peanut joins this world, cuz I have more fear for the 2nd hand smoke harming my child, plus I want to breast feed.
So am I looking at an unhealthy child cuz of my need to calm my stress and depression or will my baby be fine.
So far at all my doc appt.. my baby has been very active.
am I being a bad mom?

Anna!
You need to stop NOW. Smoking while pregnant can cause serious respiratory, developmental, and nervous system problems. Hard to quit or not, you are responsible for anything that happens to that baby. Quit smoking ASAP.

*V* Gabriel Due = 4/MAr/09
hey hun,

smoking is bad full stop.
stopping now is better than not ever stopping .

Gdo Bless xx

nicole c
You already know it is not good for the baby. To not quit is to just be selfish. Yes many mothers smoke while pregant & their baby seems to be fine, but it is still not putting your babies needs in front of yours. I will at least hope when the baby is born you will not smoke around it & good luck!

Super Nanny
I smoked 4 a day..I shouldnt have! I could feel the baby wiggle and stress out each puff I took...It cant be positive. They are effected and not in a good way

Twilight~Obsessed Ms Cullen
OF COURSE IT IS BAD!

If you want to damage your baby then go ahead, but i would not recommend it.
If you are DESPERATE smoke 1 every week or so to keep you sane.

PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR.
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- Twilight~Obsessed Ms Cullen xox

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