Smoking Cessation

If you stopped smoking before becoming pregnant or when you found out that you were pregnant, congratulations! Quitting smoking not only has health benefits for you, but for your baby, too. If you did not stop smoking, now is another opportunity.

Benefits for you:

• You will have more energy and breathe easier
• You will save money that you can spend on other things
• Your clothes, car and home will smell better
• Your skin and nails won’t be stained and you will have fewer wrinkles
• You will feel good about quitting

Benefits for your baby:

• Your baby will be healthier and have fewer asthma and wheezing problems
• Your baby will have fewer colds and ear infections
• Your baby will cough and cry less
• Your baby will be at reduced risk for sudden infant death syndrome