Whoever said the cigarette companies should be shouldering more of the blame is absolutely right!

When I read about people who smoke in pregnancies, I very much think 'there, but for the grace of God, go I'. I have shocking willpower when it comes to junk food, and am hence overweight. I shudder to think of how I would be if my culture/family/friends had ever encouraged me to smoke. I happen to not like the feeling of smoking, it makes me cough, which has nothing to do with me being saintly enough not to choose to smoke while pregnant.

I could easily be one of those people addicted to a few packs a day, and I know I would find it shockingly hard to quit. You all have my sympathies, and I wish you strength and courage to overcome the temptations!