Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service

Stopping smoking during pregnancy is one of the most effective ways to give your child the best start in life. Although it can be challenging to stop smoking, there is plenty of help available across Northamptonshire, including:

  • A dedicated Northamptonshire 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

Make a referral to the stop smoking team - West Northants

Due to high demand, you may experience a longer wait time for an appointment than usual (up to 3 to 4 weeks).

Online referral

Make a referral to the stop smoking team - North Northants

You can request a referral, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We usually provide appointments with our Stop Smoking advisors within 4 weeks.

Online referral
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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:

  • Reducing the risk of complications in pregnancy and birth
  • Reducing the risk of stillbirth
  • Your baby is less likely to be born too early
  • Additional breathing, feeding and health problems that often go with premature birth are less likely
  • You are more likely to have a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby
  • Your baby is less likely to be born underweight.
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Did you know...?

Did you know that you are 3 times more likely to give up smoking with professional support as opposed to going it alone?

Contact us today to enquire about the Stop Smoking support options in your area.