Getting support to quit

Quit Your Way Pregnancy Service NHSGGC
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If you smoke, you’ll probably have thought about stopping at some time. You may even have tried to stop more than once. If you have then you’ll know how hard it is.

It can be hard to tell your midwife that you smoke. Some women feel:

  • embarrassed
  • guilty
  • under pressure to stop

Others think they might be judged or worry about what people think. These are natural worries but talking to your midwife can help you get the right support. Your midwife won’t judge and just wants to help.

Getting help to stop smoking

Sometimes smoking can be a response to other problems in your life, including money worries or mental health problems. Getting help with other issues may make it easier to stop smoking

Second-hand smoke

If you live with or spend lots of time with someone who smokes, you’ll be breathing in their smoke too. This is called second-hand smoke.

Second-hand smoke is harmful for you and your baby. The chemicals linger in the air and can still be in the room 5 hours later. Opening windows or smoking in another room or out of a window won’t help.

When your baby’s born and you bring them home, ask anyone who cares for them to smoke outside or stop.

If anyone in your home would like support to stop smoking with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy and expert support and advice call 0800 848484

Smoking in a car

Any car your baby’s in must also be smoke free. It’s illegal to smoke in a car when someone under 18 is inside.