Why do pregnant smokers lie about their smoking status?
Pregnant women may not be truthful about their smoking behavior, because they know that smoking causes problems during pregnancy. Research has shown that a number of pregnant women conceal or underreport their smoking behavior. If a woman says she quit when she found out she was pregnant, do not challenge her. An empathetic and non-judgmental attitude about nicotine addiction are critical to your success in smoking cessation counseling.
