A little reason to quit
Whether you're pregnant, supporting someone who is, or working in healthcare, you have a role to play in helping give every baby a healthier start in life. Support is available, and it's never too late to make a difference.
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Why quitting matters
Smoking during pregnancy is one of the biggest preventable risks to a baby's health.
It increases the risk of serious complications, including premature birth, low birth weight and stillbirth. It can also affect a baby's health after birth, including increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Every step towards being smokefree helps improve outcomes fo both baby and parent.
Everyone has a role to play
Creating a smokefree pregnancy and home isn't just about Mum. It's about the people around them too.
If you're pregnant or you have a new baby, support is available to help you stop smoking.
If you live with someone who is pregnant, or who has a new baby, your encouragement and actions can make a real difference.
If you're a midwife, health visitor or other healthcare professional, you play a role in offering advice, supoprt and early intervention.
Together, we can help give every baby the healthiest possible start.
You're not alone
Stopping smoking can feel difficult, especially during pregnancy or early motherhood, but we're here to help you every step of the way.
How can we help today?
I'm pregnant or have a new baby
Support, advice and practical steps to help you quit and give your baby a healthier start
I'm a partner or family member
Find out more about the steps you can take to protect their baby's health.
I'm a healthcare professional
Guidance and resources to help you support patients during pregnancy
It's never too late to stop smoking
Every cigarette not smoked improves the oxygen supply to the baby and reduces the risk of complications. Stopping smoking at any stage, during pregnancy can make a difference to health outcomes.
Flexible support options
We tailor support so it works for you, including:
One-to-one support
Personalised support with a friendly, trained Advisor to help you achieve your quit goals.
Group sessions
Supportive group sessions where you can share experiences and learn from each other
Online or remote support
Easy to access, wherever you are.
Your questions answered
It's completely normal to have questions about smoking during pregnancy and after your baby is born. We're here to help, not judge.
Is it really worth stopping smoking if someone is already pregnant?
Yes, absolutely. It's never too late to stop smoking, and stopping at any stage will benefity both mother and baby.
Is cutting down enough?
No. There is no safe level of smoking in pregnancy. Stopping completely offers the greatest protection.
Does secondhand smoke matter?
Yes. Being around people who smoke, or living in the same home as someone who smokes is harmful for both parent and baby, during pregnancy and after birth.
What support is available?
We offer free, friendly support to help you quit smoking for good, including behavioural support and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to help manage cravings while you quit.
And our support is for anyone that smokes, so if someone who lives with you smokes, we can help them to quit, too.
Quit today for their tomorrow.
Make today the day you stop smoking. We'll be here every step of the way.
