A recent report from the Surgeon General confirms that smoking during pregnancy puts both the mom and the baby at risk. Expectant moms who smoke are more likely to have miscarriages or deliver prematurely.
And babies born to smoking moms have more than double the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). They are also at a higher risk for learning disabilities, autism, asthma, and to suffer from ear infections and upper respiratory problems.
A study shows that one in ten women in Washington smokes while pregnant, birthing nearly 8,000 babies each year.
In King County, the rate is 4.9 percent. The Washington State Tobacco Prevention and Control Program and its partners have developed a new program, "Quit for You Quit for Two," which is designed to decrease tobacco use among pregnant and postpartum women.
For more information call the Washington State Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669) or visit www. quitline.com.[[In-content Ad]]
