There is no ‘safe’ amount of smoking, vaping, or second or thirdhand smoke/vapor during pregnancy. Tobacco use during pregnancy is harmful to both the mom and the growing baby. Using tobacco during pregnancy may damage the placenta, which may affect how much oxygen the baby is getting. Pre-term labor, miscarriage, and a variety of health problems once the baby is born may also occur.

If you or someone you know is using tobacco while pregnant, resources and support to help with quitting are available! 

Smoking/Vaping While Pregnant

Whatever a mother puts into her body can go right to the baby during pregnancy. This includes many types of medications as well as smoking, vaping, and other tobacco products. Tobacco use can be harmful for a growing and developing baby and possibly cause birth complications. 

This 2 minute video discusses some of the dangers of smoking during a pregnancy:

 

This worksheet gives more information about how smoking may affect a baby during pregnancy and guides you in setting healthy goals:

Second and Thirdhand Smoke/Vapor Exposure During Pregnancy

Even if you do not smoke, it can still be harmful to be around people who are smoking or vaping during your pregnancy. Breathing in secondhand smoke/vapor (the smoke/vapor that comes from a lit cigarette or is breathed out by someone who is smoking or vaping near you) can be harmful to you and your unborn baby.

Worksheets for Quitting Tobacco While Pregnant

These worksheets review important information about quitting tobacco before and during pregnancy and can help you take steps to be tobacco free. Any step towards quitting tobacco, especially while pregnant, is a step in the right direction!

           

If you or someone you know is pregnant and ready to quit using tobacco products, Quit Now Indiana can help! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, text READY to 34191, or go online to get 24/7 FREE help from a trained quit coach today!

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

Marijuana use can also be harmful to unborn babies. This video explains the dangers of using marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding as well as the impact of secondhand marijuana smoke exposure for young children:

 

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