I first tried to quit smoking when I was 19, but I didn't have much success because I was too stressed out at the time. I had been cutting back little by little before my pregnancy, but when I found out that I was having a baby I decided to quit for good. My family smokes, so it was challenging not to be able to smoke with them. Luckily, I got up the courage to ask them not to smoke around me, and that made quitting much easier.

First Breath is such a great program. It was so helpful to have someone to help me stay quit, and to be able to talk to other people in my position. The pamphlets helped me remember that staying quit leads to a healthy baby! Since I've quit smoking, I have more money to spend on my child, instead of spending all of my money on cigarettes. Other moms trying to quit should just do it! It's safer for your child in the long run.