The £36m programme for first-time mothers was launched in 10 areas across England in 2007. It was hailed a success after its first year, scoring eight of 10 in a client approval survey. This year it scored nine out of 10.
Health minister Ann Keen said: "As a nurse myself, I know how this programme is at the heart of our policy for improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children and their families. There are now 40 test sites up and running and we will have 50 by next January. Early signs show that it is having a real impact on reducing smoking and improving breastfeeding rates for young mothers."
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