I quit smoking in May. Cold turkey. Just so you know, I do know what it's like to have an addiction, and how hard it is to kick the habit. I believe one does need motivation to WANT to quit - and I can't see any better reason than wanting a healthy body to grow a healthy baby. So I presented facts to support this.

My motivation to quit came from my DP's mum, such a beautiful woman, who is currently battling the most horrid and vicious cancer. I looked at my DP - who is a pillar of strength to his family, and I then looked into my future. There was no way I was going to put him through this again, if I could help it. I went from a pack a day to nothing. Nada. Zip.

I won't pretend it was easy. It was hard and horrible. But those feelings only lasted a few weeks.

Now, my teeth are whiter, my breath doesn't stink, my hair is shinier and thicker, my skin looks plump and healthy, I can RUN! I can get through a spin class. I sleep better. I have more energy.

That is my experience with addiction.

I do not believe that I'm judging by presenting facts. However anyone chooses to take them is probably just a reflection of the way they feel about it. But the reality is - you can and should quit smoking if your pregnant.