Stopping smoking is the most important thing you can do to improve you and your developing baby’s health.
Cigarettes restrict the essential oxygen supply to your baby, so their heart has to beat harder every time you smoke.
Smoking also increases your risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, complications in labour and sudden infant death syndrome.
Your midwife will talk to you about stopping smoking and they can refer you to our Stop Smoking Service for extra support.
Contact us to get support to stop smoking
For more information please see: Stop smoking in pregnancy
“I am now very happy and smoke free. It makes me feel a lot safer as I know I’m not causing harm to my baby girl or myself. It is great to see the CO blow machine flashing green with a low number rather than red like in the beginning.”
Feedback from a maternity patient who used the Stop Smoking Service
