Do I need preloading?
Despite trying hard to stop smoking, many pregnant women only stop for a short time and often start smoking again after their baby is born.
When you are pregnant, nicotine enters and leaves your body twice as quickly. This can make cigarette cravings really strong. Preloading with nicotine patches helps reduce cravings and may be particularly helpful when you try to quit in pregnancy.
Preloading gives you control.
By providing a safe supply of nicotine, patches can help prepare for your quit date, increasing your chances of successfully stopping for good.
Preloading or wearing a patch before quitting helps you:
- To reduce cigarette cravings
- Cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke while preparing to quit
- Resist smoking by making cigarettes feel less rewarding
By providing a safe supply of nicotine, patches can help prepare for your quit date, increasing your chances of successfully stopping for good. All of these could help you stop smoking for good.