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Quitting Smoking While Pregnant

Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to you and your baby. Quitting at any time during your pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your baby’s health. Get the facts about smoking and pregnancy and learn how to become, and stay, smokefree for you and your baby.

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How Smoking Affects Your Baby’s Health

Becoming smokefree before or during pregnancy is important for your baby’s health. It’s also important for your health.

How to Quit Smoking While Pregnant

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby – no matter what stage you are in your pregnancy. Get prepared to quit for two.

Myths About Smoking During Pregnancy

There are a lot of myths about pregnancy and smoking. Learn the facts to give your baby the best chance for a healthy start in life.

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Staying Smokefree After Giving Birth

For your health and your child’s, stay smokefree after your baby is born. There are resources that can help.

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Smoking and Postpartum Depression

Women who have depression after they give birth are more likely to start smoking again. Learn more about postpartum depression and how to manage your mood.

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