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Why Quit?: The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
During Your Pregnancy

A lot of changes happen during pregnancy, and that time of change can be the perfect time to quit smoking. Here are the benefits for you and your baby when you quit smoking and stay smoke-free:

For your baby:

• Increases the amount of oxygen your baby will get.
• Increases the chances your baby's lungs will work well.
• Lowers the risk that your baby will be born too early.
• Increases your chances of having a normal-weight, healthy baby.
• Increases the chances your baby will come home from the hospital with you.

For you:

• Gives you more energy and helps you breathe more easily.
• Saves you money that you can spend on other things.
• Makes your clothes, hair, and home smell better.
• Makes your food taste better.
• Lets you feel good about what you've done for yourself and your baby.
• Helps prevent heart disease and cancer, the leading causes of death in women
• Helps prevent colds and serious illnesses like bronchitis and pneumonia