BABY & ME – Tobacco Free™

The goal of BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program™ is to reduce the number of health problems caused by tobacco use and secondhand smoke by decreasing the number of women who smoke during and after their pregnancy. Health problems for both mothers and babies include:

• Pregnancy complications
• Premature birth
• Low-birth weight infants
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

How the Program Works

Any pregnant woman who is currently a tobacco user, or was using tobacco products three months prior to becoming pregnant, is eligible for the program, regardless of income level.

Women enrolled in the program attend four prenatal sessions, where they receive information on tobacco cessation and take a carbon monoxide (CO) breath test. Program members return for breath tests at monthly post-partum visits for up to six months. If tobacco-free, the program member receives a $50 voucher at each postpartum session for any brand or size of diapers at participating stores.

To enroll, connect with your nearest North Dakota BABY & ME Program provider:

For more information on the National BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program™, please visit www.babyandmetobaccofree.org. Free nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges are available to qualified enrollees with doctor approval. A specially trained quit coach will be dedicated to helping you all the way.

Quitting tobacco is one of the most important decisions you can make to improve your health and NDQuits looks forward to helping you quit.