With 480,000 smoking-related deaths annually in the US, smoking definitely has a major impact on everyone. One major population that is impacted by smoking is pregnant women. In Indiana, the smoking rates among pregnant women are double the national average. Many people are aware that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and other major health problems. However, there are also a number of harmful health effects that can occur before, during, and after pregnancy.

• Before pregnancy: Smoking can make it harder for women to get pregnant.
• During pregnancy: Smoking can increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low-birth weight.
• After pregnancy: Smoking can increase the risks of ear infections, colds, asthma attacks, SIDS, and infant death.

If you need assistance finding programs to assist eliminating smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding, please call the MCH MOMS Helpline (1-844-MCH-MOMS or 1-844-624-6667).

EDUCATION

To learn more about the effects of smoking on pregnancy please explore:
https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/tobaccousepregnancy/index.htm

SERVICES

Baby & Me Tobacco Free
http://www.babyandmetobaccofree.org/find-a-location/indiana/  

Through individual counseling sessions, Baby & Me Tobacco Free will help you quit and stay quit! Agree to a monthly breath test to prove you are smoke free and you will be eligible for receive monthly vouchers for free diapers/wipes until baby’s first birthday.

1-800-QUIT-NOW

The quit line offers more services to pregnant women during and after pregnancy through one-on-one telephone counseling with a Quit Coach. There is also access to 24-hour Web Coach or Text-to-Quit options. The quit line also provides referrals to local quit services in your community.

Freedom from Smoking
https://www.freedomfromsmoking.org/

Freedom from Smoking offers several options of quit support. Smokers can receive support in the form of online course, in-person group sessions, a quit line, or a self-help guide.