Since it first launched in 2012, Stoptober has helped over 2.5 million people make a quit smoking attempt. If you stop smoking for the 28 days of Stoptober and you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
Over 2.5 million people have quit smoking with Stoptober – join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October.
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop there are almost immediate improvements to your health. It’s never too late to quit smoking. Even if you’ve tried quitting before, give it another go this Stoptober. There’s no need to go it alone – it’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Getting free expert support from your local stop smoking service is proven to give you the best chance of quitting successfully. Some are now able to offer free vape starter kits too. Better Health offers a range of free quitting support including the NHS Quit Smoking app, a 28-day email programme, a local stop smoking service look-up tool, as well as advice on stop smoking aids including information on how vaping can help you quit smoking.
Northampton Maternity Services Support
During the month of October, the Maternity Stop smoking team will be visiting the wards and Maternity Hubs to promote Stoptober; the national campaign to support people to stop smoking. During this campaign you are 5 times more likely quit.
Please do come and have a chat with our team who can support you or your family to stop smoking. If you are unable to catch us at these times, please do drop us an email with your details at:
Kettering Maternity Services Support
STOPTOBER IS HERE
During October, millions of smokers will come together in an attempt to quit smoking. If you can manage to stay smoke free for 28 days you are 5x more likely to stay smoke free. Do this with one of our smoke free advisors, you are 4x more likely to achieve this 
Why is this important in pregnancy?
Smoking in pregnancy can restrict the oxygen to your baby meaning your babies heart has to work harder and faster. This is because cigarettes contain over 4000 chemicals that are harmful to you and your baby.
To see how this happens, watch the video below showing how these chemicals including carbon monoxide cross the placenta.
Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life.
Call our team on 01536 491476 or email [email protected] for an individualised FREE support plan with FREE nicotine replacement and behavioral support.
Watch this space for more information during October - you can do this 