Been trying to gets pregnant for 3 months now I stop smoking and drinking so I can gets pregnant I start eating healthy and drinking more water cut down the juice and sodas
WeMoms
2 Apr 2024
Impact of Smoking and Drinking for Conception
Impact of Smoking and Drinking for Conception
When it comes to conceiving a baby, making healthy lifestyle choices is essential for optimizing your chances of success.
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can have a significant impact on fertility for both women and men.
Understanding the effects of smoking and drinking on conception can empower you to make informed decisions that promote your reproductive health.
Let's explore the impact of smoking and drinking on conception and why it's crucial to prioritize a smoke-free and alcohol-conscious lifestyle.
Smoking and Fertility
- Reduced Fertility: Smoking can decrease fertility in both women and men. For women, smoking can affect the quality of eggs, disrupt the hormone balance, and impair the functioning of the fallopian tubes. In men, smoking can lead to reduced sperm count, motility, and morphology.
- Increased Time to Conceive: Research suggests that smoking can prolong the time it takes to conceive. Smokers may experience delays in achieving pregnancy compared to non-smokers.
- Increased Risk of Miscarriage: Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. It can also contribute to complications during pregnancy, such as placental abnormalities and preterm birth.
Alcohol Consumption and Fertility
- Disrupted Hormonal Balance: Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt hormonal balance in both women and men. This can affect ovulation and sperm production, reducing the chances of conception.
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Alcohol can disrupt the regularity of menstrual cycles, making it more challenging to predict ovulation accurately.
- Increased Risk of Infertility: Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of infertility in both women and men. It can negatively impact the quality and quantity of eggs and sperm.
Preconception Lifestyle Choices
- Quit Smoking: If you or your partner smoke, quitting is the best choice for your fertility and overall health. Seek support from healthcare professionals, join cessation programs, and utilize resources to help you quit successfully.
- Moderate Alcohol Consumption: If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant should abstain from alcohol consumption.
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Focus on maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep. These lifestyle factors contribute to overall reproductive health.
- Seek Medical Advice: If you're having difficulty conceiving, consult with your healthcare provider. They can evaluate your specific situation, provide guidance, and recommend any necessary fertility tests or treatments.
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Autumn
22 Sep 2023
IF YOURE HERE TO JUDGE, KEEP IT MOVING, I PROMISE YOU I DO NOT CARE 😂💕. so my period ended on the 20th and my predicted ovulation is between oct 29 and sept 1st , will baby dancing every night starting now till sept 2nd improve chances of conception? also, my fiance and I are weed smokers , im an infrequent smoker and at the most I smoke once a day just to regulate my mental health issues as I was told to stop taking my mood stabilizers to better my chance of conception and healthy pregnancy. Would not smoking for a little while whilst trying to convince better my chances of conception?
Janilsa
I hear a lot of people say it does but I was a heavy weed smoker before getting pregnant. I went through two packs of backwoods daily and while taking my test I was smoking a backwood 😂😂 I stopped the same day I found out. I actually had a panic attack since I was high bc I thought I harmed my baby😭I think you’re good since you’re not smoking that much
27 Mar 2024
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Danira
24 Jul 2023
I remember I felt weird about life the first few weeks while pregnant, I didn’t find out I was pregnant till I was 7 weeks exact . I think back on the times I was drinking and smoking and doing other drugs without knowing . I tell God I hope I didn’t fuck up #18weeks
Kinng's 👑 Mommy 💙🧸
Girl as long as you quit on time it's fine .. I also was smoking "weed & cigarettes" and drinking and I also found out I was pregnant at 7 weeks but when I went to Dr They said I was 8weeks and 1 day but after doing my pregnancy test I literally stopped everything at once for the safety of my baby and now I have a healthy unborn baby boy I'm 35 weeks and he weighs 6lbs 3oz healthy boy and nothing harm him I was also scared that something could've been wrong but nope 😊 so don't be afraid ur baby is definitely fine
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liliya keller
10 Feb 2023
This is my first time being pregnant and I was drinking and smoking before I found out I was pregnant, I think I’m about 6 weeks in and I’m scared that I might have hurt the baby
Erika
You should be fine. Just stop now . I drunk and didnt know till 5 weeks and hes is fine
27 Mar 2024
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Shaneria
26 Jan 2023
Anybody be drinking wine ??? I literally completely stop drinking and smoking the day I found out I was pregnant( I drink like a fish) But I need a lil drink drinky… but I don’t want nothing to happen to my baby ..
Chris
There are non alcoholic drinks
27 Mar 2024
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Savannah
12 Jan 2023
Hey moms does it mean when your conceive is low when you drinking and smoking all the time moms please help me with this one please I’m trying to get pregnant asap
Adrian
I was drinking an smoking didn't stop me from getting pregnant I'm overweight an stopped trying after years of no luck.. u just gotta have sex on the right dates of ur ovulation or not try an bam ur prego
27 Mar 2024
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Lindsay
19 Dec 2022
Got myself 0% nicotine vape juice. My goal is to stop by next month. I know I'm a terrible person for vaping when I'm pregnant. But I quit smoking as soon as I found out, and I've been sober for almost 18 months. Vaping is my last addiction besides sex and food. My doctor said if vaping keeps me from smoking and drinking she's fine with it, but I'm not. I feel guilty and shame and my baby deserves better.
Tinyy
Your not a terrible person at all sweetheart’ & don’t forget when your smoking the vape the baby is not getting none of that smoke even tho it’s not good ‘ but I’m not gonna call u a terrible mother for it because I’ve smoked weed before and I felt bad as well but I did it to help me eat ‘ everybody’s different god bless u.❤️
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Tristen
You got this mama ! Everyone’s situation is different!
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senansammy 🥰
20 Aug 2022
does smoking like cigarettes stop conception i keep telling my partner thats killing his sperm count
Lauren
I still smoke cigs I've tried to quit but
27 Mar 2024
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senansammy 🥰
okay was wondrous because i heard it could just myths
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Maritza
13 Jul 2022
I’m 7weeks pregnant I’ve stopped drinking alcohol and marijuana . Does any mom still smoke weed while being pregnant just curious. I’m not smoking but I miss the smell of marijuana. 😂😂 also my husband doesn’t smoke around me so I can’t smell it 😓
Niyy
I’ll be 7 weeks tomorrow i stopped at about 5 its so hard cause everyone around me smokes
27 Mar 2024
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rockie
I hate the smell😂 im smoker smoker now I dislike it I come to the room🤬 I stopped the same day I found out I smoked a few and that was it
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MS Bee Honey
18 Jan 2022
I was so shocked when I found out at the age of 43 all this time I brought in a New Year's 2022 just before my birthday something said take a pregnancy test so I won't be drinking and smoking weed I glad I caught it early God work miracles don't he🙏🙃🥂
Luvdrops
Congratulations
27 Mar 2024
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MS Bee Honey
thank you
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