The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line welcomes all new parents who want to quit and don’t want to expose their kids to secondhand smoke. When they call, friendly quit coaches:
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Will help each parent create a quit plan that’s right for him/her and his/her baby. This includes how to deal with stress.
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Won’t judge. They’ll be supportive.
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Will discuss the benefits of quitting.
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Talk about the importance of staying smoke-free for the baby. Exposure to second-hand smoke is a major health risk to the baby. It’s linked to asthma, ear infections and sudden death.
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Discuss medicine. Medicaid covers medicine to quit smoking. It also covers coaching on how to quit.
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Talk about the role of friends, family or a partner in the quit attempt.
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Offer ongoing support. For more help, pregnant and post-partum moms can initiate as many calls to the Quit Line as they need.
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Send free booklets in the mail. They’re designed especially for new parents.
Call 800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
It’s FREE. It’s confidential. It helps.
