How long before becoming pregnant should a couple stop smoking? I am looking for profession input on this subject. I am concerned about the "unintentional child abuse" by parents and other household smokers that effect the fetus and child during utero. We know children of smokers are basically damaged for life. Some people say "I'll stop smoking as soon as I know a baby is on the way". I think at least 3 months before pregnancy is recommended. some people say " I smoked" or "My parents smoked and I am just fine", but then have they considered how much healthier or better a child would have done in school and in the work place as an adult, if they had not been around smokers. 

In todays world we need to give our children the best advantage possible.  

I appericate input from any and all sources

thank-you

Summarized question: How long before becoming pregnant should a couple stop smoking?