Frequently Asked Questions
What specialist support is available for pregnant smokers?
Our trained advisers understand the issues involved during pregnancy and can give you confidential advice. They can also send you a free information pack and tell you about your nearest NHS Stop Smoking Service.
For more information contact the NHS Smoking Pregnancy Helpline on 0800 169 9 169, daily from 12noon until 9pm.
Other questions that may be useful…
- Can I use NRT while I'm pregnant?
- How does smoking affect unborn babies?
- Is it too late to stop? Isn't the damage already done?
- My partner smokes - will this affect my unborn child?
- What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy?
Figure out what triggers your want for a cigarette it may be a few factors such as stress, the end of a meal, socialising with friends. It is a good idea to avoid these triggers whilst trying to quit if you can’t you need to think about controlling yourself whilst in those trigger situations.
