Stopping smoking during pregnancy is one of the most effective ways of ensuring that your child has the best start in life. Although it can be tough to stop smoking, there is plenty of help available across Northamptonshire, including:
- a dedicated Stop Smoking Service, providing 12 weeks of free behavioural support
- tips and advice on how to stop smoking
- face-to-face and telephone appointments
- countywide clinics, with appointments available Monday to Friday
- a free course of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
- a free e-cigarette starter kit and 12 week supply of e-liquid
- champix pharmacy or GP referral letter
Make a referral to the stop smoking team - West Northants
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Make a referral to the stop smoking team - North Northants
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Benefits of Stopping Smoking
Cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, many of which can prevent your baby from growing properly, and increase their risk of developing significant health problems.
The benefits of stopping smoking in pregnancy include:
- you will reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth
- you will reduce the risk of stillbirth
- your baby is less likely to be born too early and have to face the additional breathing, feeding and health problems that often go with being premature
- you are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby
- your baby is less likely to be born underweight
Did you know...?
Did you know that you are 4 times more likely to give up smoking with professional support, as opposed to going it alone?