CHENANGO COUNTY — Women who are pregnant can start off the New Year with a healthy pregnancy by quitting smoking.

The Chenango County Public Health Nursing Division offers the Baby and Me Tobacco Free program to help women quit smoking during their pregnancy. Women who complete this program will receive a $25 voucher for free diapers per month for 6 months, if the mom remains smoke-free.

Quitting smoking is the most important thing a woman can do to protect herself and her baby’s health. Smoking during pregnancy causes preterm labor, a baby to be too small, and can cause sudden infant death syndrome.