Mom’s Quit for Two
The Mom’s Quit for Two subsidy program is administered through the Maternal and Infant Wellness Program’s Perinatal Smoking Cessation program. The goal of the ODH Perinatal Smoking Cessation program is to reduce smoking among Ohio women before, during and after pregnancy and to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke. The Perinatal Smoking Cessation program has worked to increase the adoption, reach and impact of evidence-based behavioral cessation programs. The program has experienced success supporting th implementation of Baby & Me, Tobacco Free model and other evidence-based interventions in Ohio.
Pregnant and Wanting to quit smoking?
Smoking poses a significant health risk to you and your unborn baby. When you are ready to quit smoking we are here to help. Contact us today to learn about the various resources we can provide you to aid you in your tobacco free journey. Our program understand that having a child does not take place in isolation. Therefore, whoever you consider you support team for this pregnancy is also eligible to participate in this program; for example, if your partner, next of kin, etc. are supporting you through this pregnancy and are also tobacco users they can participate in the program and receive resources as well.
Goals of the Programs:
• Improve birth outcomes
• Reduce low birth weights
• Reduce preterm birth rates
• Increase smoking quit rates during pregnancy and secondhand smoke exposure
• Increase smoking quit rates during the first twelve months postpartum
Ginger Eberts