PROTECT YOUR BABY

Becoming tobacco-free is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. It’s important to give your child a healthy start in life.

 

THE BENEFITS OF QUITTING

When you quit smoking during pregnancy, you significantly reduce risks and improve outcomes for your baby. Here's how quitting protects your baby:

 

Lower Risk of Complications

  • Lower risk of complications during pregnancy and birth

  • Lower risk of placental problems and uterine abruption.

  • Reduced likelihood of premature water breaking or early labor before your baby is fully developed.

Healthier Baby

  • Improved fetal growth and higher birth weight

  • Better development of the baby's lungs and brain

  • Reduced risk of birth defects, including orofacial clefts

  • Lower chance of stillbirth

Long-term Health Benefits

  • Decreased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

  • Lower likelihood of respiratory infections, asthma, and other breathing problems in childhood

  • Reduced risk of childhood obesity and diabetes

  • Better cognitive development and fewer behavioral issues

By becoming tobacco-free, you give your baby a healthier start in life, supporting development before and after birth.

THE QUIT NOW ADVANTAGE

Quit Now Indiana has helped hundreds of women just like you quit successfully. Enrolling in the Expanded Pregnancy Program (EPP) is free for those who are planning to become pregnant, currently pregnant, or postpartum.

Designed specifically for women, the EPP provides professional support to quit smoking, vaping, and using smokeless tobacco—helping you increase your chances of quitting successfully.

  • Proven strategies combine quit support, including coaching and nicotine replacement therapy.

  • Judgment-free coaching provides support without criticism, even if you experience a setback.

  • The Expanded Pregnancy Program includes seven coaching sessions, with the flexibility to add more services as needed.

  • Customize your quit plan to fit your unique needs with online tools and videos that help you track progress and connect with others on their quit journey.

  • Get support when you need it most by sending and receiving text messages with a coach, especially during sudden nicotine cravings.

The Expanded Pregnancy Program offers essential tools to support your journey. Enjoy a free quit guide, nicotine replacement medications, and supportive text messages—all designed to help you stay tobacco-free.

Note: A medical provider must approve the use of nicotine replacement medications during pregnancy.

 
 
 

QUIT TIPS

Becoming tobacco-free is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby’s health. Get the professional help you need to become, and stay, smoke-free. How you prepare to quit matters. Use these tips to support your tobacco-free journey. Click here.

 

 

MAKE THE COMMITMENT

You must be committed to live tobacco-free. Start now. Congratulations on making the decision to quit. If you are ready to quit now, you can text READY to 34191 or call 1.800.784.8669