Smoking
Smoking during pregnancy
Smoking: Tips to Quit
  • Write down your reasons for quitting. Look at the list when you are tempted to smoke.
  • Choose a “quit day.” On that day, throw away all your cigarettes, lighters and ashtrays.
  • Stay away from places, activities or people that make you feel like smoking.
  • Ask your partner or a friend to help you quit, and call that person when you feel like smoking.
  • Ask your health care provider about quitting aids such as patches, gum, nasal spray and medications. Don't start using these without your health care provider's okay especially if you're pregnant.
  • Don't get discouraged if you don't quit completely right away. Keep trying. If you can't quit, cut back as much as you can.
  • Ask your employer to see what services are offered or covered by insurance.
  • Learn about smoking cessation programs in your community or from your employer. You can get more information from you health care provider, hospital or health department. Or contact the other resources listed above. 
February 2009
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