4 Good Reasons to Call It Quits

 

Your Baby - Smoking while you are pregnant increases the risk that your child will have trouble learning, doubles the risk of behavioral problems, and nearly doubles the risk of mental retardation.

Your Other Children - If you have other children and you are smoking around them, they are being exposed to secondhand smoke, which is very dangerous to their lungs and growth.

Your Money - The average smoker spends $2,000-$3,000 a year on cigarettes. Think of all the baby items and babysitting you could buy with that much money.

Your Life - Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

Life is stressful. Being pregnant isn't easy.

But there are healthier ways to deal with things than by smoking. Call the Colorado QuitLine, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, for free support from a Quit Coach.

When you call the QuitLine, you can talk with one of our experienced and caring Quit Coaches, many of whom have quit smoking themselves. Your coach can help you succeed by setting up a personal quit smoking plan. Your coach will give you lots of tips, encouragement, and support that increases your chances of quitting for good.

 

Smoking and Pregnancy

Smoking among pregnant women is one of the most important contributors to Colorado's low birthweight problem (after inadequate weight gain by the mother).

For more information, visit the State Health department's Smoking and Pregnancy Web page.

Smoking Cessation Tobacco Use and Pregnancy | CDC Reproductive Health

CDC smoking cessation Smoking and Tobacco Use | Office of Smoking and Health (OSH) | CDC



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