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Re: Nicotine patch while pregnant

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:53:56 -0600 (CST)

At Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Susan wrote: >
>I am posting this a second time since I am not sure that it made it the
>first time.
>I have a question regarding the nicotine patch while pregnant. I found
>out that I was pregnant three weeks ago. I have been taking my prenatel
>vitamins, staying away from caffeine and doing everything as best as I
>can. I took off my nicotine patch and had a problem, I am still
>craveing cigarettes. My question is, which is worse while pregnant, the
>patch or smoking? I have cut my nicotine intake in half I am on an 11mg
>patch per day.
>Thank You!
>Susan

Susan

I have heard the patch is safe, but the ultimate best is to not smoke or use the patch at all. Hope this helps. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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