It is important to stop smoking completely before planning to get pregnant, as many birth defects are associated with smoking mothers. Use natural methods to stop smoking before conceiving with advice from a smoking cessation specialist in this free video on ways to quit smoking. Expert: Michela Christensen Contact: www.breathecalifornia.org Bio: Michela Christensen is a tobacco cessation counselor working for Breathe California. Her class has helped hundreds of smokers stop smoking. Filmmaker: Bing Hugh