Why do women smoke if they e pregnant?
I am not defending smoking while pregnant, but I can sympathize with these women. Nicotine is classed as one of the most powerful addictions humans can have. Nicotine is as potently addictive as cocaine and heroin for some people. This is why its so difficult for some people to quit smoking whether they are pregnant or not. On May 17, 1988, Surgeon General C. Edward Coop issued a 618-page report on addictions in which he said cigarettes are as addictive as heroine and cocaine. ‘The pharmacologic and behavioral processes that determine tobacco addiction are similar to those that determine addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine,” the report concluded. I do not believe these women intentionally mean to harm their unborn children. I think we need better treatment options to help pregnant women quit smoking. I hope this helps.