Smoking Cessation In WV
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Pregnant women put unborn babies at risk every time they light up.
West Virginia has the highest rate in the nation of women who smoke during pregnancy, according to the state Department of Health and Human Resources.
Smoking during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems in newborns. Because of those risks, the March of Dimes recommends that women stop smoking before they become pregnant and remain smoke-free throughout pregnancy and after the baby is born.
No one is working harder in West Virginia than the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start in life. In recent years, our community outreach has focused on helping pregnant women stop smoking.
The West Virginia chapter funds community grants to make smoking-cessation services available to pregnant women who smoke. In October, we held a perinatal conference for nurses, social workers, and counselors addressing the concerns of substance abuse during pregnancy, including smoking.
The more a pregnant woman smokes, the greater the risk to her baby. The March of Dimes fights prematurity, birth defects and infant mortality by funding cutting-edge research, educating the public on the possible causes of premature birth, and providing support services for premature babies and their families. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at marchofdimes.com.
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