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Myths: Smoking and Pregnancy

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

Smoking’s Impact on Women’s Health

Smoking can cause many serious health problems for women. Plus, it can hurt women’s chances of becoming pregnant or cause problems for their baby.

Fight Cravings

You might have strong urges to smoke after you quit. These cravings can be uncomfortable, but they are temporary and there are ways to get through them.

Smoking & Your Baby

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

Nicotine & Addiction

You may think that you can use tobacco without becoming addicted. But the truth is, most teens who use tobacco will get hooked. Three out of four teens who smoke cigarettes in high school will still be smoking as adults.

Know the Risks

Here’s the bottom line: There is no such thing as a “safe” or “safer” tobacco product.

Tools for Quitting

If you’re trying to become smokefree, you don’t have to do it alone. There are free tools and tips that can increase your chances of quitting successfully.

Become Smokefree

Your choice to use tobacco may prevent you from doing the things you want to do in the future. The sooner you quit, the better off you will be. Whether you are a light smoker, occasional smoker, social smoker, or frequent smoker, getting support can help you stay tobacco-free. Find out what you can expect when becoming smokefree and use our tools to get help along the way.